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About Land Area Calculator for Unit Conversion in India

In India, land is typically measured using various units, and the choice of unit can vary based on the region. It’s important to note that land measurement units can vary even within states, and local variations may exist. It is advisable to clarify the specific units used in a particular region or locality when dealing with land transactions or measurements. The commonly used land measurement units in India include:

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Land surveyor working with geodetic station
  1. Bigha: Bigha varies in size from region to region. For example, in North India, 1 Bigha is generally equivalent to 1,600 square yards or approximately 0.1338 hectares, while in some parts of West Bengal, it may be around 7,200 square feet.
  2. Acre: The acre is a standard unit of measurement and is equivalent to 43,560 square feet or approximately 0.4047 hectares.
  3. Square Feet: Square feet is a commonly used unit in urban areas. 1 square foot is equivalent to 144 square inches or approximately 0.0929 square meters.
  4. Square Yards: Square yards are often used in real estate transactions. 1 square yard is equivalent to 9 square feet or approximately 0.8361 square meters.
  5. Hectare: The hectare is a metric unit commonly used for large land areas. 1 hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres.
  6. Gunta: Gunta is commonly used in some southern states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. It is approximately 1,089 square feet or 121 square yards.
  7. Cents: Cents are used in some states, and 1 acre is divided into 100 cents. The size of a cent may vary from state to state.
  8. Marla: Marla is a unit of measurement used in some Northern states. It is commonly used in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. 1 Marla is equivalent to 272.25 square feet or 25.2929 square meters.
  9. Decimal: “Decimal” is a unit of land measurement used in some states in India, particularly in West Bengal and Odisha. The term “decimal” refers to a specific subdivision of land, and it is often used in urban and semi-urban areas for ease of transactions and record-keeping. 1 Decimal is equivalent to 435.6 square feet or approximately 40.47 square meters.
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