Bigha to Square Feet in Assam
Convert bigha, katha, biswa, gaj and acre to square feet using the values commonly used in Assam. Here, 1 bigha ≈ 14,400 sq ft.
A traditional unit whose size changes from state to state — always check the local value. · 1 bigha = 20 katha (5 katha in Assam)
ℹ️ Pukka bigha = 14,400 sq ft; 1 bigha = 5 katha = 100 lecha. Kaccha bigha is about half.
Please verify: bigha, katha and biswa vary by region and even by district, and can differ between pukka and kaccha measures. These are common values for a quick estimate — always confirm against your official land records (patwari / revenue department) before any deal or registration.
Land measurement in Assam
Assam uses a distinctive chain: 1 bigha = 5 katha = 100 lecha, with the pukka bigha at 14,400 sq ft and the katha at 2,880 sq ft. The kaccha bigha in tea-belt and char areas can be roughly half. Guwahati urban plots are increasingly in square feet, but rural Assam runs firmly on bigha–katha–lecha.
Land units used in Assam
| Unit | 1 unit = | in gaj | in acre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha | 14,400 sq ft | 1,600 | 0.3306 |
| Katha | 2,880 sq ft | 320 | 0.0661 |
ℹ️ Pukka bigha = 14,400 sq ft; 1 bigha = 5 katha = 100 lecha. Kaccha bigha is about half.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 bigha in Assam?
In Assam, 1 bigha is about 14,400 square feet (pukka); the kaccha bigha is around 7,200 sq ft. Pukka bigha = 14,400 sq ft; 1 bigha = 5 katha = 100 lecha. Kaccha bigha is about half.
What is 1 gaj in Assam?
1 gaj (square yard) is 9 square feet everywhere in India, including Assam. So 100 gaj is 900 sq ft.
Are these Assam values official?
No — they are the commonly used values for a quick estimate. Local usage varies by district, so confirm the exact figure with your patwari or revenue office before any deal or registration.