State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Decimal = 0.5 Biswa Kacha in Uttarakhand
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Uttarakhand, especially in rural regions, Biswa Kacha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Decimal is another commonly used unit, One Decimal often considered equivalent to 0.5 Biswa Kacha.
When converting from Decimal to Biswa Kacha, 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 Uttarakhand)
| Decimal | Equivalent in Biswa Kacha |
|---|---|
| 1 Decimal | 0.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 2 Decimal | 1 Biswa Kacha |
| 3 Decimal | 1.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 4 Decimal | 2 Biswa Kacha |
| 5 Decimal | 2.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 6 Decimal | 3 Biswa Kacha |
| 7 Decimal | 3.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 8 Decimal | 4 Biswa Kacha |
| 9 Decimal | 4.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 10 Decimal | 5 Biswa Kacha |
| 11 Decimal | 5.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 12 Decimal | 6 Biswa Kacha |
| 13 Decimal | 6.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 14 Decimal | 7 Biswa Kacha |
| 15 Decimal | 7.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 16 Decimal | 8 Biswa Kacha |
| 17 Decimal | 8.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 18 Decimal | 9 Biswa Kacha |
| 19 Decimal | 9.5 Biswa Kacha |
| 20 Decimal | 10 Biswa Kacha |
Decimal is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in eastern Indian states like West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Jharkhand. In Uttarakhand, 1 Decimal is equal to 0.5 Biswa Kacha. It is commonly used in rural and semi-urban areas of Uttarakhand for measuring small land parcels, especially in agricultural and residential contexts.
The Decimal unit was introduced during the British era to standardize land measurement in eastern India. In Uttarakhand, it became deeply embedded in local land records and continues to be used alongside units like Kattha and Acre. Even with the rise of metric units, Decimal remains a practical and familiar unit in day-to-day land transactions across Uttarakhand.
| Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Decimal |
|---|---|
| Dhur | 20 |
| Pura | 0.0125 |
| Biswa | 1 |
| Lessa | 20 |
| Biswa Kacha | 0.5 |
| Katha | 1 |
| Bigha | 0.05 |
| Square Feet | 435.600000000000023 |
| Acre | 0.01 |
| Square Meter | 40.468603387248123 |
| Hectare | 0.004046856428682 |
| Square Inch | 62726.4 |
| Square Mile | 0.000015625 |
| Square Kilometer | 0.000040468564287 |
| Square Yard | 48.400000000000006 |
| Square Centimeter | 404686.034 |
Biswa Kacha is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in parts of northern India, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In Uttarakhand, 1 Biswa Kacha is typically equal to 2 Decimal, though this may vary slightly depending on local practices. It is primarily used in rural Uttarakhand for measuring agricultural and residential plots.
The term "Kacha" indicates that this unit is based on non-standardized or informal local measurements, in contrast to "Pakka" units. In Uttarakhand, Biswa Kacha has been in use since the pre-colonial era and became part of traditional revenue and land ownership systems. Even today, Biswa Kacha remains relevant in many rural land transactions and village-level records in Uttarakhand.
| Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Biswa Kacha |
|---|---|
| Dhur | 40 |
| Pura | 0.025 |
| Biswa | 2 |
| Lessa | 40 |
| Katha | 2 |
| Bigha | 0.1 |
| Square Feet | 871.200000000000045 |
| Acre | 0.02 |
| Square Meter | 80.937206774496246 |
| Hectare | 0.008093712857365 |
| Square Inch | 125452.8 |
| Square Mile | 0.00003125 |
| Square Kilometer | 0.000080937128574 |
| Decimal | 2 |
| Square Yard | 96.800000000000011 |
| Square Centimeter | 809372.068 |
