State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Biswa = 0.0125 Pura in West Bengal
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of West Bengal, especially in rural regions, Pura is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Biswa is another commonly used unit, One Biswa often considered equivalent to 0.0125 Pura.
When converting from Biswa to Pura, 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 West Bengal)
| Biswa | Equivalent in Pura |
|---|---|
| 1 Biswa | 0.0125 Pura |
| 2 Biswa | 0.025 Pura |
| 3 Biswa | 0.0375 Pura |
| 4 Biswa | 0.05 Pura |
| 5 Biswa | 0.0625 Pura |
| 6 Biswa | 0.075 Pura |
| 7 Biswa | 0.0875 Pura |
| 8 Biswa | 0.1 Pura |
| 9 Biswa | 0.1125 Pura |
| 10 Biswa | 0.125 Pura |
| 11 Biswa | 0.1375 Pura |
| 12 Biswa | 0.15 Pura |
| 13 Biswa | 0.1625 Pura |
| 14 Biswa | 0.175 Pura |
| 15 Biswa | 0.1875 Pura |
| 16 Biswa | 0.2 Pura |
| 17 Biswa | 0.2125 Pura |
| 18 Biswa | 0.225 Pura |
| 19 Biswa | 0.2375 Pura |
| 20 Biswa | 0.25 Pura |
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 0.0125 Pura, depending on regional customs. It is often used alongside units like Bigha and Katha in rural land transactions and revenue records 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 |
Pura is a traditional unit of land measurement used in some parts of India, particularly in rural regions of states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In West Bengal, the value of 1 Pura can vary, but it is generally considered to be a subdivision of a larger unit like Bigha or Kattha, depending on local customs. Pura is mainly used in village-level land dealings in West Bengal, especially for small agricultural plots.
The use of Pura dates back to pre-colonial times and was part of localized systems of land measurement and revenue collection. In West Bengal, it has been traditionally used in oral agreements and informal records. While modern land records have moved toward standardized units, Pura continues to hold relevance in rural property discussions and ancestral land divisions across West Bengal.
| Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Pura |
|---|---|
| Dhur | 16000 |
| Decimal | 132.24354853521902 |
| Biswa | 80 |
| Chatak | 1280 |
| Lessa | 400 |
| Biswa Kacha | 40 |
| Katha | 20 |
| Bigha | 4 |
| Square Feet | 57600 |
| Acre | 1.322314049586777 |
| Square Meter | 5351.22 |
| Hectare | 0.535121511230714 |
| Square Inch | 8294400 |
| Square Mile | 0.002066115702479 |
| Square Kilometer | 0.005351215112307 |
| Square Yard | 6400 |
| Square Centimeter | 53512202.826 |
