State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Chatak = 0.015625 Katha in West Bengal
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of West Bengal, especially in rural regions, Katha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Chatak is another commonly used unit, One Chatak often considered equivalent to 0.015625 Katha.
When converting from Chatak to Katha, 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)
Chatak | Equivalent in Katha |
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1 Chatak | 0.015625 Katha |
2 Chatak | 0.03125 Katha |
3 Chatak | 0.046875 Katha |
4 Chatak | 0.0625 Katha |
5 Chatak | 0.078125 Katha |
6 Chatak | 0.09375 Katha |
7 Chatak | 0.109375 Katha |
8 Chatak | 0.125 Katha |
9 Chatak | 0.140625 Katha |
10 Chatak | 0.15625 Katha |
11 Chatak | 0.171875 Katha |
12 Chatak | 0.1875 Katha |
13 Chatak | 0.203125 Katha |
14 Chatak | 0.21875 Katha |
15 Chatak | 0.234375 Katha |
16 Chatak | 0.25 Katha |
17 Chatak | 0.265625 Katha |
18 Chatak | 0.28125 Katha |
19 Chatak | 0.296875 Katha |
20 Chatak | 0.3125 Katha |
Chatak is a traditional unit of land measurement primarily used in eastern Indian states like West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam. In West Bengal, 1 Chatak is typically equal to 0.015625 Katha, though this can vary slightly based on local customs. It is mostly used in rural and semi-urban areas of West Bengal for small land parcels, especially in agricultural and residential dealings.
The use of Chatak dates back to pre-independence times and was commonly adopted in regional land revenue systems. In West Bengal, it became a convenient unit for subdividing land, particularly in village records. While the metric system has become the official standard, Chatak is still frequently used in traditional land records and informal transactions in parts of West Bengal.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Chatak |
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Dhur | 12.5 |
Pura | 0.00078125 |
Decimal | 0.10331527229314 |
Biswa | 0.0625 |
Lessa | 0.3125 |
Biswa Kacha | 0.03125 |
Katha | 0.015625 |
Bigha | 0.003125 |
Square Feet | 45 |
Acre | 0.00103305785124 |
Square Meter | 4.180640845790095 |
Hectare | 0.000418063680649 |
Square Inch | 6480 |
Square Mile | 0.000001614152893 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000004180636806 |
Square Yard | 5 |
Square Centimeter | 41806.408 |
Katha (also spelled Kattha) is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in eastern and northern Indian states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Assam. In West Bengal, the size of 1 Katha typically ranges between 64 Chatak, depending on regional practices. Katha is commonly used in West Bengal for agricultural and residential land transactions, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
The Katha unit dates back to ancient times and was further formalized during the British era as part of land revenue systems. In West Bengal, it continues to be an integral part of traditional land records, used alongside other units like Bigha, Decimal, and Dhur. Despite the growing adoption of metric units, Katha remains a widely accepted and practical measurement unit in day-to-day land dealings across West Bengal.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Katha |
---|---|
Dhur | 800 |
Pura | 0.05 |
Decimal | 6.612177426760951 |
Biswa | 4 |
Chatak | 64 |
Lessa | 20 |
Biswa Kacha | 2 |
Bigha | 0.2 |
Square Feet | 2880 |
Acre | 0.066115702479339 |
Square Meter | 267.561014130566093 |
Hectare | 0.026756075561536 |
Square Inch | 414720 |
Square Mile | 0.000103305785124 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000267560755615 |
Square Yard | 320 |
Square Centimeter | 2675610.141 |
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