Katha to Lessa Calculator in West Bengal

Popular Katha to Lessa Conversions

In many parts of West Bengal, especially in rural regions, Lessa is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Katha is another commonly used unit, One Katha often considered equivalent to 20 Lessa.

When converting from Katha to Lessa, 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.

Katha to Lessa Conversion Table in West Bengal (Approximate)

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

Katha	Equivalent in Lessa
1 Katha	20 Lessa
2 Katha	40 Lessa
3 Katha	60 Lessa
4 Katha	80 Lessa
5 Katha	100 Lessa
6 Katha	120 Lessa
7 Katha	140 Lessa
8 Katha	160 Lessa
9 Katha	180 Lessa
10 Katha	200 Lessa
11 Katha	220 Lessa
12 Katha	240 Lessa
13 Katha	260 Lessa
14 Katha	280 Lessa
15 Katha	300 Lessa
16 Katha	320 Lessa
17 Katha	340 Lessa
18 Katha	360 Lessa
19 Katha	380 Lessa
20 Katha	400 Lessa

About Katha in West Bengal

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 20 Lessa, depending on regional practices. Katha is commonly used in West Bengal for agricultural and residential land transactions, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

Historical Background in West Bengal

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

About Lessa in West Bengal

Lessa is a traditional unit of land measurement used primarily in parts of eastern India, especially in states like Assam and Bihar. In West Bengal, 1 Lessa is equal to 0.05 Katha. It is mainly used for measuring smaller plots of agricultural or residential land, particularly in rural areas of West Bengal.

Historical Background in West Bengal

Lessa>/strong> has been used for generations in local land dealings and village-level surveys in West Bengal. Though the metric system is now officially adopted, Lessa continues to appear in older land records and informal property transactions across West Bengal, maintaining its relevance in rural real estate contexts.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Lessa
Dhur	40
Pura	0.0025
Decimal	0.330608871338048
Biswa	0.2
Chatak	3.2
Biswa Kacha	0.1
Katha	0.05
Bigha	0.01
Square Feet	144
Acre	0.003305785123967
Square Meter	13.378050706528304
Hectare	0.001337803778077
Square Inch	20736
Square Mile	0.000005165289256
Square Kilometer	0.000013378037781
Square Yard	16
Square Centimeter	133780.507