Biswa to Bigha Calculator in West Bengal

Popular Biswa to Bigha Conversions

In many parts of West Bengal, especially in rural regions, Bigha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Biswa is another commonly used unit, One Biswa often considered equivalent to 0.05 Bigha.

When converting from Biswa to Bigha, 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.

Biswa to Bigha Conversion Table in West Bengal (Approximate)

(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in West Bengal)

Biswa	Equivalent in Bigha
1 Biswa	0.05 Bigha
2 Biswa	0.1 Bigha
3 Biswa	0.15 Bigha
4 Biswa	0.2 Bigha
5 Biswa	0.25 Bigha
6 Biswa	0.3 Bigha
7 Biswa	0.35 Bigha
8 Biswa	0.4 Bigha
9 Biswa	0.45 Bigha
10 Biswa	0.5 Bigha
11 Biswa	0.55 Bigha
12 Biswa	0.6 Bigha
13 Biswa	0.65 Bigha
14 Biswa	0.7 Bigha
15 Biswa	0.75 Bigha
16 Biswa	0.8 Bigha
17 Biswa	0.85 Bigha
18 Biswa	0.9 Bigha
19 Biswa	0.95 Bigha
20 Biswa	1 Bigha

About Biswa in West Bengal

Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In West Bengal, the value of 1 Biswa typically ranges between 0.05 Bigha, depending on regional customs. It is often used alongside units like Bigha and Katha in rural land transactions and revenue records in West Bengal.

Historical Background in West Bengal

Biswa originated as a sub-unit of Bigha and was widely adopted during the Mughal and British periods for standardized land revenue collection. In West Bengal, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in West Bengal, 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
Dhur	200
Pura	0.0125
Decimal	1.653044356690238
Chatak	16
Lessa	5
Biswa Kacha	0.5
Katha	0.25
Bigha	0.05
Square Feet	720
Acre	0.016528925619835
Square Meter	66.890253532641523
Hectare	0.006689018890384
Square Inch	103680
Square Mile	0.000025826446281
Square Kilometer	0.000066890188904
Square Yard	80
Square Centimeter	668902.535

About Bigha in West Bengal

Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still widely used in various parts of West Bengal. Unlike standardized units like acres or square meters, the size of one Bigha can vary significantly across different regions. In West Bengal, 1 Bigha typically ranges between 20 Biswa, depending on local customs. Despite the adoption of the metric system, Bigha continues to play a critical role in land transactions, agricultural land records, and rural real estate dealings.

Historical Background in West Bengal

The Bigha unit has ancient roots in India’s agrarian society and was traditionally used to measure farmland and rural landholdings. Its usage in West Bengal predates the Mughal and British colonial eras but was formalized during both regimes. Since different rulers and regions used their own standards for Bigha, no nationwide standard conversion emerged. This diversity persists today, resulting in varied Bigha-to-square foot or Bigha-to-acre conversions in West Bengal and other Indian states.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Bigha
Dhur	4000
Pura	0.25
Decimal	33.060887133804755
Biswa	20
Chatak	320
Lessa	100
Biswa Kacha	10
Katha	5
Square Feet	14400
Acre	0.330578512396694
Square Meter	1337.805
Hectare	0.133780377807679
Square Inch	2073600
Square Mile	0.00051652892562
Square Kilometer	0.001337803778077
Square Yard	1600
Square Centimeter	13378050.707