Bigha to Square Feet Converter
Convert Bigha (बीघा) to Square Feet, Biswa, Katha, Square Yards (Gaj), and Acres across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal. Includes Pucca vs Kaccha Bigha distinction and land price valuation.
1 Pucca Bigha = 27,225 Sq. Ft = 3,025 Gaj (Square Yards) = 20 Biswa
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State-Wise 1 Bigha Area Comparison Table
| State / Region | Standard Type | Square Feet Equivalent | Square Yards (Gaj) | Local Sub-Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (Pucca) | Official Revenue | 27,225 sq ft | 3,025 Gaj | 20 Biswa (1 Biswa = 1,361.25 sq ft) |
| Uttar Pradesh (Kaccha) | Rural Western UP | 6,806.25 sq ft | 756.25 Gaj | 5 Biswa (1/4 of Pucca Bigha) |
| Bihar | Standard Bigha | 27,220 sq ft | 3,024 Gaj | 20 Kattha (1 Kattha = 1,361 sq ft) |
| Rajasthan (Pucca) | Standard Revenue | 27,225 sq ft | 3,025 Gaj | 20 Biswa (165 ft × 165 ft) |
| Madhya Pradesh | Standard | 12,000 sq ft | 1,333.3 Gaj | 20 Katha (1 Katha = 600 sq ft) |
| Haryana & Punjab | Traditional | 9,075 sq ft | 1,008.3 Gaj | 4 Kanals (80 Marlas) |
| West Bengal & Assam | Standard | 14,400 sq ft | 1,600 Gaj | 20 Katha (1 Katha = 720 sq ft) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Bigha Land Measurement
What is the difference between Pucca Bigha and Kaccha Bigha?
In Uttar Pradesh and parts of Rajasthan, a Pucca Bigha is the official standard used by state land revenue departments, measuring 27,225 square feet (55 yards × 55 yards = 3,025 sq yards). A Kaccha Bigha is a traditional informal measurement commonly used by farmers in Western UP and Haryana, which is exactly one-fourth of a Pucca Bigha (6,806.25 sq ft).
How many Biswa are there in 1 Bigha?
In Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, 1 Pucca Bigha consists of exactly 20 Biswa. Each Biswa equals 1,361.25 square feet. Furthermore, 1 Biswa divides into 20 Biswansi (68.06 sq ft).
How many Bighas make 1 Acre?
Because 1 Acre is universally 43,560 square feet: in Uttar Pradesh (Pucca Bigha), 1 Acre equals 1.6 Pucca Bighas. In Kaccha Bighas, 1 Acre equals 6.4 Kaccha Bighas. In West Bengal, 1 Acre equals approximately 3.025 Bighas.