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Katha to Square Yard Calculator in West Bengal

5th August 2025

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1 Katha = 320 Square Yard in West Bengal

** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.

Popular Katha to Square Yard Conversions

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.

Katha to Square Yard Conversion Table in West Bengal (Approximate)

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

KathaEquivalent in Square Yard
1 Katha320 Square Yard
2 Katha640 Square Yard
3 Katha960 Square Yard
4 Katha1280 Square Yard
5 Katha1600 Square Yard
6 Katha1920 Square Yard
7 Katha2240 Square Yard
8 Katha2560 Square Yard
9 Katha2880 Square Yard
10 Katha3200 Square Yard
11 Katha3520 Square Yard
12 Katha3840 Square Yard
13 Katha4160 Square Yard
14 Katha4480 Square Yard
15 Katha4800 Square Yard
16 Katha5120 Square Yard
17 Katha5440 Square Yard
18 Katha5760 Square Yard
19 Katha6080 Square Yard
20 Katha6400 Square Yard

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 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.

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 UnitEquivalent in 1 Katha
Dhur800
Pura0.05
Decimal6.612177426760951
Biswa4
Chatak64
Lessa20
Biswa Kacha2
Bigha0.2
Square Feet2880
Acre0.066115702479339
Square Meter267.561014130566093
Hectare0.026756075561536
Square Inch414720
Square Mile0.000103305785124
Square Kilometer0.000267560755615
Square Yard320
Square Centimeter2675610.141

About Square Yard in West Bengal

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.

Historical Background in 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 UnitEquivalent in 1 Square Yard
Dhur2.5
Pura0.00015625
Decimal0.020663054458628
Biswa0.0125
Chatak0.2
Lessa0.0625
Biswa Kacha0.00625
Katha0.003125
Bigha0.000625
Square Feet9
Acre0.000206611570248
Square Meter0.836128169158019
Hectare0.00008361273613
Square Inch1296
Square Mile0.000000322830579
Square Kilometer0.000000836127361
Square Centimeter8361.282

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