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Hectare to Bigha in UP: Conversion Formula and Land Records

In Uttar Pradesh, one hectare equals approximately 3.95 Pucca Bighas (or about 11.86 Kuccha Bighas in regions using kuccha measures). While official UP Bhulekh revenue records measure land in hectares, farmers and local land markets routinely calculate parcel sizes in bighas and biswas.

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026

Standard conversion for Pucca Bigha in Uttar Pradesh

  • 1 Hectare = 10,000 square metres ≈ 2.471 Acres.
  • 1 Pucca Bigha = 2,529.3 square metres (approx. 27,225 sq ft = 3,000 sq yards).
  • 1 Hectare ≈ 3.953 Pucca Bighas (commonly rounded to 3.95 bighas).
  • 1 Acre ≈ 1.60 Pucca Bighas.
  • 1 Pucca Bigha = 20 Biswas; 1 Biswa = 20 Biswansis.

Pucca Bigha versus Kuccha Bigha in UP

  • Pucca Bigha: Standard measurement used in western and central UP revenue transactions and mortgage valuations.
  • Kuccha Bigha: Traditional unit in eastern and rural pockets where 1 Pucca Bigha equals 3 Kuccha Bighas.
  • In Kuccha Bigha regions: 1 Hectare ≈ 11.86 Kuccha Bighas, and 1 Acre ≈ 4.8 Kuccha Bighas.

Reading UP Bhulekh Khatauni records

  • Official Khatauni documents on the UP Bhulekh portal record landholding area in decimal hectares (e.g. 0.5060 ha).
  • Multiply the decimal hectare figure by 3.95 to obtain the equivalent area in Pucca Bighas.
  • Accurate conversion is necessary when applying for PM-KISAN, crop compensation, and tube-well electricity connections.

Official source

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UP Bhulekh (Revenue Department, Govt of Uttar Pradesh) ↗

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Common questions

How many Pucca Bighas are in one hectare in Uttar Pradesh?

One hectare equals approximately 3.95 Pucca Bighas in Uttar Pradesh.

How many biswas are in one bigha in UP?

In Uttar Pradesh, one Pucca Bigha contains exactly 20 Biswas.

What unit is used on official UP Bhulekh records?

UP land records (Khatauni) officially record all landholdings in hectares.

How many acres equal one Pucca Bigha in UP?

One Pucca Bigha is equal to approximately 0.625 acre (1 acre = 1.6 Pucca Bighas).

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

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