Popular Land Measurement Units in India

 In India, several units of land measurement are commonly used, depending on the region and type of land being measured. Some of the most popular land measurement units are:

1. Acre:

   • Widely used in rural and agricultural contexts.
   • 1 Acre = 43,560 square feet.

2. Bigha:

   • Popular in many northern and central states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar.
   • The size of a Bigha varies by state:
     • In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, 1 Bigha = 20,000 to 27,000 square feet.
     • In West Bengal, 1 Bigha = 14,400 square feet.

3. Gunta:

   • Commonly used in southern states like Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
   • 1 Gunta = 1/40th of an Acre, or 1,089 square feet.

4. Hectare:

   • Used more in formal and large-scale measurements.
   • 1 Hectare = 10,000 square meters, or about 2.47 Acres.

5. Kanal:

   • Commonly used in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.
   • 1 Kanal = 20 Marlas, and 1 Kanal is approximately 605 square meters.

6. Marlah:

   • Used in the northern parts of India, especially in Punjab and Haryana.
   • 1 Marla = 272.25 square feet (varies slightly depending on the region).

7. Square Meter (m²):

   • The standard unit for land measurement in urban areas and construction.
   • 1 Square Meter = 10.764 square feet.

8. Paisa:

   • In some parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, land is also measured in Paisa.
   • 1 Paisa = 1/100th of an Acre.

These units often vary by region, and conversions between them depend on local customs and state regulations.

Courtesy: AI