Bigha to Square Feet in Karnataka
Convert bigha, katha, biswa, gaj and acre to square feet using the values commonly used in Karnataka. Karnataka mainly uses standard and regional units — see below.
Also called gaj. 1 gaj = 9 sq ft. The most common way plots are quoted in North India.
ℹ️ Karnataka mainly uses guntha, acre and ankanam (72 sq ft). Note: Karnataka guntha is sometimes taken as 1,076 sq ft vs the standard 1,089.
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 Karnataka
Karnataka uses guntha and acre for land and ankanam (~72 sq ft) in older records around Bengaluru and the old Mysore region. Site sizes are famously quoted as dimensions — 30×40, 40×60 — so the plot-dimension box above is especially handy here.
Land units used in Karnataka
Karnataka mainly uses guntha, acre and ankanam (72 sq ft). Note: Karnataka guntha is sometimes taken as 1,076 sq ft vs the standard 1,089.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 gaj in Karnataka?
1 gaj (square yard) is 9 square feet everywhere in India, including Karnataka. So 100 gaj is 900 sq ft.
Are these Karnataka 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.