Land Measurement Units in Bihar

• 1 bigha = 20 kattha under the commonly used Bihar measurement system.
• 1 kattha is commonly considered approximately 1,361 square feet, although the measurement may vary across different regions of Bihar.
• 1 dhur is approximately 68.4 square feet under the commonly used conversion.
• Local conversion standards should be verified before using measurements for property transactions.

Bihar uses a combination of traditional and standard land measurement units. Bigha, kattha, and dhur are commonly used traditional units, while decimal, square feet, square metres, acres, and hectares are standard units used for official records, surveys, and property documentation.

The commonly used units include:

• Bigha: A larger traditional land measurement unit.
• Kattha: A commonly used unit for measuring residential and agricultural land.
• Dhur: A smaller unit, generally considered one-twentieth of a kattha.
• Decimal: A standard unit equal to 1/100 of an acre.
• Square feet: A standard unit frequently used for measuring residential and urban plots.

Since traditional units may differ across regions, it is important to confirm the applicable local measurement standard before buying, selling, registering, or measuring land.

The following table provides commonly used conversion values:

These values are commonly used for land measurement in Bihar. However, the size of traditional units such as kattha and bigha may vary by location. Therefore, local revenue records and applicable standards should be checked for precise property measurements.

Land measurement in Bihar can be calculated by converting the traditional unit into a standard unit such as square feet or decimals. The conversion method depends on the unit used in the land record.

For example:

To convert kattha to dhur:

Dhur = Kattha × 20

If a plot measures 5 kattha:

5 × 20 = 100 dhur

Therefore, 5 kattha equals 100 dhur.

Similarly, if a plot measures 2 kattha, using the commonly used value of approximately 1,361 square feet per kattha:

2 × 1,361 = 2,722 square feet

To save time and reduce the risk of manual calculation errors, use the Bajaj Finance Area Conversion Calculator to convert land measurement units quickly and accurately.

In conclusion, understanding land measurement in Bihar helps interpret property records, compare land sizes, and reduce errors during property transactions. Traditional units such as bigha, kattha, and dhur continue to be widely used, while standard units such as decimal, square feet, acre, and hectare provide a more consistent basis for measurement. Since the value of traditional units can vary across regions, always verify the applicable local conversion standard before buying, selling, registering, or borrowing funds against a property.