Bigha to Square Yard (Gaj)
Convert bigha to square yard (gaj) using the correct value for your state — bigha is not the same size everywhere in India.
A traditional unit whose size changes from state to state — always check the local value. · 1 bigha = 20 biswa
ℹ️ Pukka bigha (≈27,000 sq ft) shown; 1 bigha = 20 biswa. Western UP and kaccha bigha are much smaller (~6,800–13,600 sq ft) — confirm locally.
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.
Gaj (square yard) is how plots are quoted across North India, so this is the conversion people reach for when a farmer talks in bigha and a buyer thinks in gaj. Since a bigha isn't a fixed size, pick your state below — one bigha is 3,000 gaj in UP and only 756 in the Uttarakhand hills.
Bigha to Square Yard (Gaj) — state by state
Because a bigha is a traditional unit, its size changes across India. Here is 1 bigha in square yard (gaj) for the states that use it:
| State | 1 Bigha = Square Yard (Gaj) |
|---|---|
| Assam | 1,600 |
| Bihar | 3,024 |
| Gujarat | 1,936 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 968 |
| Jharkhand | 3,024 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1,333 |
| Rajasthan | 3,025 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3,000 |
| Uttarakhand | 756 |
| West Bengal | 1,600 |
These are common values — confirm the exact local figure with your revenue office before a deal.