State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Katha = 320 Square Yard in West Bengal
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of West Bengal, especially in rural regions, Square Yard is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Katha is another commonly used unit, One Katha often considered equivalent to 320 Square Yard.
When converting from Katha to Square Yard, 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)
Katha | Equivalent in Square Yard |
---|---|
1 Katha | 320 Square Yard |
2 Katha | 640 Square Yard |
3 Katha | 960 Square Yard |
4 Katha | 1280 Square Yard |
5 Katha | 1600 Square Yard |
6 Katha | 1920 Square Yard |
7 Katha | 2240 Square Yard |
8 Katha | 2560 Square Yard |
9 Katha | 2880 Square Yard |
10 Katha | 3200 Square Yard |
11 Katha | 3520 Square Yard |
12 Katha | 3840 Square Yard |
13 Katha | 4160 Square Yard |
14 Katha | 4480 Square Yard |
15 Katha | 4800 Square Yard |
16 Katha | 5120 Square Yard |
17 Katha | 5440 Square Yard |
18 Katha | 5760 Square Yard |
19 Katha | 6080 Square Yard |
20 Katha | 6400 Square Yard |
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 320 Square Yard, 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 |
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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 |
Square Yard is a commonly used unit of land measurement in India, especially in real estate and construction. In West Bengal, 1 Square Yard equals 0.003125 Katha. It is widely used for measuring residential and commercial plot sizes, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas of West Bengal.
The Square Yard was popularized during British rule and became integrated into the Indian land measurement system. In West Bengal, it continues to be used alongside metric units like Square Meter. Many land records, property listings, and legal documents in West Bengal still reference Square Yards, making it a familiar and practical unit in everyday real estate dealings.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Square Yard |
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Dhur | 2.5 |
Pura | 0.00015625 |
Decimal | 0.020663054458628 |
Biswa | 0.0125 |
Chatak | 0.2 |
Lessa | 0.0625 |
Biswa Kacha | 0.00625 |
Katha | 0.003125 |
Bigha | 0.000625 |
Square Feet | 9 |
Acre | 0.000206611570248 |
Square Meter | 0.836128169158019 |
Hectare | 0.00008361273613 |
Square Inch | 1296 |
Square Mile | 0.000000322830579 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000000836127361 |
Square Centimeter | 8361.282 |
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