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1 Ekad Me Kitne Bigha: State Land Unit Table & Formula

Understanding '1 ekad me kitne bigha' (1 एकड़ में कितने बीघा / 1 acre to bigha conversion) requires recognizing that while an acre is nationally standardized at exactly 43,560 square feet (0.4047 hectare), the bigha is a traditional regional unit whose size varies widely across Indian states. In Punjab and Haryana, 1 acre equals roughly 1.6 pucca bigha or 4.8 kachha bigha; in Western UP, 1 acre equals approximately 1.6 to 1.75 pucca bigha; and in West Bengal and Assam, 1 acre equals exactly 3 bighas. Consulting official state revenue tables ensures correct land area interpretation.

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026

Standard mathematical measurements for 1 acre

Nationally standardized units provide the benchmark for all cadastral land surveys.

  • 1 Acre (एकड़) = 43,560 square feet (वर्ग फीट).
  • 1 Acre = 4,046.86 square meters (वर्ग मीटर).
  • 1 Acre = 4,840 square yards or gaj (वर्ग गज).
  • 1 Acre = 0.4047 hectare (meaning 1 hectare equals roughly 2.471 acres).
  • 1 Acre = 40 Gunthas (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka) or 100 Cents (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala).

State-by-state conversion table: 1 acre to bigha

The table below outlines typical conversion factors recognized by state revenue authorities.

  • Uttar Pradesh: 1 Acre ≈ 1.6 to 1.75 Pucca Bigha (Western UP), or 4.8 to 5.0 Kachha Bigha; in Eastern UP, 1 acre is approximately 3.02 bighas.
  • Haryana & Punjab: 1 Acre = 1 Killa = 8 Kanals = 160 Marlas ≈ 1.6 Pucca Bigha or 4.8 Kachha Bigha.
  • Rajasthan: 1 Pucca Bigha = 27,225 sq ft, making 1 Acre ≈ 1.6 Pucca Bigha; regional variations exist in southern and western districts.
  • Madhya Pradesh: 1 Acre ≈ 1.75 to 2.0 Bighas (1 bigha ≈ 24,200 sq ft or 2,023 sq m).
  • Bihar: 1 Acre ≈ 1.6 Bighas (1 bigha = 20 kathas ≈ 27,220 sq ft).
  • West Bengal, Assam & Tripura: 1 Acre = 3 Bighas exactly (1 bigha = 20 cottahs = 14,400 sq ft).

Revenue records and digital verification

Digitized state land records help farmers avoid measurement disputes.

  • Online Land Records: View your land parcel details on state Bhulekh portals (e.g., UP Bhulekh, MP Bhulekh, Jamabandi Punjab, Banglarbhumi).
  • Hectare Standard: Official digitized records record land in hectares and ares (e.g., 0.4047 ha = 1 acre = 40.47 ares).
  • Agricultural Schemes: Landholding size determines marginal (up to 1 ha) or small farmer (1 to 2 ha) classification under PM-KISAN, PMKSY, and SMAM.
  • Always check with your local Patwari, Lekhpal, or Talathi for the exact legal conversion factor used in your revenue village.

Official source

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Common questions

What is the mathematical formula to convert square feet into acres?

Divide the total area in square feet by 43,560; the resulting number is the exact area in acres.

How many biswas are in one bigha in Uttar Pradesh?

In Uttar Pradesh and northern states, 1 bigha is traditionally divided into 20 biswas.

Is a kachha bigha officially recorded on government land records?

Kachha bigha is used informally in rural conversation; official revenue records use standardized metric units (hectares) or legal pucca bigha definitions.

General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.

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