Indian Land Unit Converter
Convert state-specific land records (7/12 extract, Khatoni, Patta) instantly between Guntha, Bigha, Cent, Gaj, Ground, Acre, and Square Feet with built-in plot valuation.
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Standard Indian Units💰 Plot Valuation & Stamp Duty Estimator
📜 State Revenue Rules of Thumb
- Maharashtra (Saat-Baara / 7/12): 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq ft. Exactly 40 Gunthas equal 1 Acre.
- UP & Bihar: 1 Pucca Bigha = 27,225 sq ft = 20 Biswa. 1.6 Bighas = 1 Acre.
- Tamil Nadu & Kerala: 1 Cent = 435.6 sq ft. Exactly 100 Cents equal 1 Acre.
- Punjab & Haryana: 1 Killa = 1 Acre = 8 Kanals = 160 Marlas.
Indian Land Measurement Units Reference Chart
Standard conversion values recognized by state revenue departments and sub-registrar offices.
| Unit Name | State / Primary Region | Square Feet (Sq. Ft.) | Square Yards (Gaj) | Acre Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Guntha | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa | 1,089 sq ft | 121 Gaj | 0.025 Acre (1/40 Acre) |
| 1 Cent | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, AP, Telangana | 435.6 sq ft | 48.4 Gaj | 0.010 Acre (1/100 Acre) |
| 1 Ground | Tamil Nadu (Urban Chennai) | 2,400 sq ft | 266.67 Gaj | 0.055 Acre |
| 1 Pucca Bigha | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar | 27,225 sq ft | 3,025 Gaj | 0.625 Acre |
| 1 Bigha / Vigha | Rajasthan, Gujarat | 17,424 sq ft | 1,936 Gaj | 0.400 Acre |
| 1 Killa | Punjab, Haryana | 43,560 sq ft | 4,840 Gaj | 1.000 Acre |
| 1 Kanal | Punjab, Haryana, J&K, HP | 5,445 sq ft | 605 Gaj | 0.125 Acre (1/8 Acre) |
| 1 Marla | Punjab, Haryana | 272.25 sq ft | 30.25 Gaj | 0.00625 Acre |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Pucca Bigha and Kachha Bigha?
Pucca Bigha is the standard legal measurement recognized in formal land registration (27,225 sq ft in UP). Kachha Bigha is a traditional rustic sub-unit typically equal to one-third of a Pucca Bigha (9,075 sq ft), used colloquially by village elders.
How is 1 Gaj related to 1 Square Yard?
1 Gaj is the exact Indian vernacular synonym for 1 Square Yard ($3\text{ feet} \times 3\text{ feet} = 9\text{ square feet}$). In North Indian cities like Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida, property plots are predominantly quoted in Gaj.
How is Stamp Duty calculated on land purchases?
Stamp duty is calculated as a state-mandated percentage (typically 5% to 7% across most Indian states) applied either on the registered market sale consideration or the state Government's circle rate / ready reckoner rate (whichever is higher).