Why Understanding Land Units Matters
UP में जमीन खरीदते समय सबसे बड़ी गलती होती है — Bigha का गलत calculation। क्योंकि UP में दो तरह के Bigha होते हैं!
Pakka vs Kachcha Bigha
| Type | Square Feet | Used In |
|---|---|---|
| Pakka Bigha | 27,225 sq ft | Kanpur, Lucknow, Central UP (Standard) |
| Kachcha Bigha | 17,424 sq ft | Some Eastern UP districts |
[!WARNING] Always confirm which Bigha type is being used before any property transaction!
Biswa and Bisansi
Biswa (बिस्वा)
1 Bigha = 20 Biswa
| Bigha Type | 1 Biswa = |
|---|---|
| Pakka | 1,361.25 sq ft |
| Kachcha | 871.2 sq ft |
Bisansi (बिसांसी)
1 Biswa = 20 Bisansi
In Pakka system: 1 Bisansi = 68.06 sq ft
Gaj (Square Yard)
1 Gaj = 9 Square Feet
Gaj is commonly used for:
- Urban plots
- House construction
- Flooring calculations
Quick Conversion Table
Pakka Bigha (Standard UP)
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | Square Feet | 27,225 |
| 1 Bigha | Square Meter | 2,529 |
| 1 Bigha | Acre | 0.625 |
| 1 Bigha | Biswa | 20 |
| 1 Acre | Bigha | 1.6 |
| 1 Hectare | Bigha | 3.95 |
Gaj Conversions
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Gaj | Square Feet | 9 |
| 100 Gaj | Square Feet | 900 |
| 1 Bigha | Gaj | 3,025 |
| 1 Acre | Gaj | 4,840 |
Common Plot Sizes
| Plot Description | Size |
|---|---|
| Small House Plot | 100-200 Gaj |
| Medium Plot | 200-500 Gaj |
| 1 Biswa | ~151 Gaj |
| 1 Bigha | 3,025 Gaj |
Government Records
When checking Bhulekh (भूलेख) records:
- Official records use Hectare/Acre
- Local transactions use Bigha/Biswa
- Always verify on upbhulekh.gov.in
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हिंदी में संक्षेप
UP में Pakka Bigha = 27,225 sq ft और Kachcha Bigha = 17,424 sq ft होता है। 1 Bigha = 20 Biswa और 1 Gaj = 9 sq ft। जमीन खरीदने से पहले हमेशा confirm करें कि कौन सा Bigha use हो रहा है। तुरंत conversion के लिए Land Converter उपयोग करें।