State-wise area values of 1 Bigha
- Uttar Pradesh: Standard Pakka Bigha equals 27,225 square feet (3,025 square yards), which is approximately 0.625 acre (5/8 of an acre) or 2,529 square metres.
- Rajasthan: 1 Pucca Bigha equals 27,225 square feet (approx 0.625 acre), while a Kachha Bigha equals 17,424 square feet (approx 0.40 acre).
- Bihar: 1 Bigha equals 27,220 square feet (approx 20 Kathas), which is roughly 0.624 acre.
- Punjab & Haryana: 1 Bigha equals 4 Kanals or 9,075 square feet (approx 0.208 acre or 1/5th of an acre).
- Assam & West Bengal: 1 Bigha equals 14,400 square feet (approx 1,337.8 square metres or 0.330 acre).
Sub-units of Bigha: Katha, Biswa and Dhur
- In Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan: 1 Bigha = 20 Biswas; 1 Biswa = 20 Biswansis.
- In Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal: 1 Bigha = 20 Kathas; 1 Katha = 20 Dhurs.
- In Assam: 1 Bigha = 5 Kathas; 1 Katha = 20 Lessas.
Metric conversion and scheme eligibility
In modern digital revenue portals like Bhulekh, areas are increasingly converted to hectares (1 hectare = 10,000 square metres ≈ 2.471 acres). For instance, in Uttar Pradesh, 1 hectare equals roughly 3.95 Pucca Bighas. Understanding this conversion is critical when applying for small and marginal farmer benefits under government agricultural schemes.
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Common questions
How many square feet are in 1 Pucca Bigha in Uttar Pradesh?
In Uttar Pradesh, 1 standard Pucca Bigha equals exactly 27,225 square feet (3,025 square yards or approximately 0.625 acre).
How many bighas make 1 acre?
In UP and Rajasthan, approximately 1.6 Pucca Bighas equal 1 acre; in Punjab and Haryana, 1 acre equals approximately 4.8 Bighas.
Why does the size of a bigha differ across states?
Bigha is a traditional regional unit defined by historical local revenue customs before modern metric standardization, resulting in different values by state.
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