Bigha to Square Feet in Maharashtra
Convert bigha, katha, biswa, gaj and acre to square feet using the values commonly used in Maharashtra. Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra mainly uses guntha and acre. Note: Maharashtra guntha is sometimes taken as 1,018 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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra measures land in guntha and acre — 40 guntha to an acre (1 guntha = 1,089 sq ft, sometimes taken locally as 1,018) — as recorded on the 7/12 (Satbara) extract. Pune, Nashik and Nagpur plots are quoted in guntha for land and square feet for built-up property.
Land units used in Maharashtra
Maharashtra mainly uses guntha and acre. Note: Maharashtra guntha is sometimes taken as 1,018 sq ft vs the standard 1,089.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 gaj in Maharashtra?
1 gaj (square yard) is 9 square feet everywhere in India, including Maharashtra. So 100 gaj is 900 sq ft.
Are these Maharashtra 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.