State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Biswa = 150.001250010416754 Gaj in Uttar Pradesh
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Uttar Pradesh, especially in rural regions, Gaj is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Biswa is another commonly used unit, One Biswa often considered equivalent to 150.001250010416754 Gaj.
When converting from Biswa to Gaj, it's important to note that the conversion rate can vary depending on the region or state. Accurate conversion requires knowing the local definitions and accepted values for these units.
(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Uttar Pradesh)
Biswa | Equivalent in Gaj |
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1 Biswa | 150.001250010416754 Gaj |
2 Biswa | 300.002500020833509 Gaj |
3 Biswa | 450.003750031250263 Gaj |
4 Biswa | 600.005000041667017 Gaj |
5 Biswa | 750.006250052083715 Gaj |
6 Biswa | 900.007500062500526 Gaj |
7 Biswa | 1050.009 Gaj |
8 Biswa | 1200.01 Gaj |
9 Biswa | 1350.011 Gaj |
10 Biswa | 1500.013 Gaj |
11 Biswa | 1650.014 Gaj |
12 Biswa | 1800.015 Gaj |
13 Biswa | 1950.016 Gaj |
14 Biswa | 2100.018 Gaj |
15 Biswa | 2250.019 Gaj |
16 Biswa | 2400.02 Gaj |
17 Biswa | 2550.021 Gaj |
18 Biswa | 2700.023 Gaj |
19 Biswa | 2850.024 Gaj |
20 Biswa | 3000.025 Gaj |
Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In Uttar Pradesh, the value of 1 Biswa typically ranges between 150.001250010416754 Gaj, depending on regional customs. It is often used alongside units like Bigha and Katha in rural land transactions and revenue records in Uttar Pradesh.
Biswa originated as a sub-unit of Bigha and was widely adopted during the Mughal and British periods for standardized land revenue collection. In Uttar Pradesh, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in Uttar Pradesh, especially in agricultural and semi-urban property dealings, despite the shift toward metric units like square meters and hectares.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Biswa |
---|---|
Gaj | 150.001250010416754 |
Biswa Kacha | 0.5 |
Pura | 0.0125 |
Bigha | 0.05 |
Square Feet | 1350 |
Acre | 0.03099173553719 |
Square Meter | 125.419225373702844 |
Hectare | 0.01254191041947 |
Square Inch | 194400 |
Square Mile | 0.000048424586777 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000125419104195 |
Decimal | 3.099173553719008 |
Square Yard | 150 |
Square Centimeter | 1254192.254 |
Gaj, also known as Guz, is a traditional unit of measurement commonly used in Uttar Pradesh, particularly for measuring land and textiles. It is often regarded as the regional equivalent of a square yard. In modern land measurement, 1 Gaj = 0.006666611111111 Biswa.
Despite India's formal adoption of the metric system, Gaj remains widely used in real estate transactions, especially in Uttar Pradesh, where customary practices still influence property measurement and land records.
The origin of the Gaj (or Guz) dates back to the Mughal era, where it was introduced as a standard unit for measuring cloth in royal and local markets. Over time, its use extended beyond textiles into real estate and land measurement. During the British colonial rule, the Gaj was widely adopted in land records, which helped institutionalize its use in several parts of North India. The legacy of this unit continues, particularly in regions where traditional and customary land measurement systems are still in practice.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Gaj |
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Biswa Kacha | 0.003333305555556 |
Pura | 0.000083332638889 |
Bigha | 0.000333330555556 |
Biswa | 0.006666611111111 |
Square Feet | 8.999924999999999 |
Acre | 0.000206609848485 |
Square Meter | 0.836121201423276 |
Hectare | 0.000083612039357 |
Square Inch | 1295.989 |
Square Mile | 0.000000322827888 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000000836120394 |
Decimal | 0.020660984848485 |
Square Yard | 0.999991666666667 |
Square Centimeter | 8361.212 |
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