Bigha to Acre — State-wise Conversion Table & Calculator
1 Bigha is NOT the same across India. In UP it equals 0.625 acres, in Haryana 0.5 acres, in HP just 0.2 acres. This guide gives you the exact conversion for every state — cross-checked with revenue records.
| State | 1 Bigha = Acres | = Sq Ft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (Pucca) | 0.625 | 27,225 | 20 Biswa · plains |
| Uttar Pradesh (Kachcha) | 0.313 | 13,612 | 10 Biswa · half bigha |
| Haryana | 0.500 | 21,780 | 4 Kanal |
| Punjab | 0.500 | 21,780 | 2 Bigha = 1 Killa |
| Rajasthan (Pucca) | 0.625 | 27,225 | Shahjahani Jarib districts |
| Rajasthan (Kachcha) | 0.400 | 17,424 | Gantari Jarib districts |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0.200 | 8,712 | 5 Bigha = 1 Acre |
| Uttarakhand (Hills) | 0.156 | 6,804 | Mountain districts |
| Uttarakhand (Terai) | 0.625 | 27,225 | Dehradun/Haridwar plains |
Why the same word gives you a different plot size
Bigha was never standardised. Each princely state and British settlement survey fixed its own chain length, and those 19th-century decisions still govern how big your plot is today.
A "10 bigha" listing near Mathura is 6.25 acres. The same "10 bigha" in Shimla district is barely 2 acres. Before comparing any two parcels — or any two prices — always convert both to acres or square feet first.
Always get the sale deed in square metres
Revenue records carry the local unit. The registered deed should carry both the local unit and square metres — it prevents measurement disputes later.
Kachcha vs Pucca — confirm before you pay
In UP and Rajasthan, always ask whether the quoted rate is per pucca bigha or per kachcha bigha. One is half the other. Getting this wrong doubles your effective price.
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