Bigha to Square Feet in Uttar Pradesh
Convert bigha, katha, biswa, gaj and acre to square feet using the values commonly used in Uttar Pradesh. Here, 1 bigha ≈ 27,000 sq ft.
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.
Land measurement in Uttar Pradesh
In UP the bigha splits sharply east vs west: eastern districts (Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj) lean to the ~27,000 sq ft pukka bigha, while western districts (Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur) often use a much smaller kaccha bigha closer to 6,800–13,600 sq ft. Rural plots are usually quoted in bigha and biswa, but any RERA-registered urban plot in Noida, Lucknow or Ghaziabad will be in square feet or square metres.
Land units used in Uttar Pradesh
| Unit | 1 unit = | in gaj | in acre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha | 27,000 sq ft | 3,000 | 0.6198 |
| Biswa | 1,350 sq ft | 150 | 0.031 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh?
In Uttar Pradesh, 1 bigha is about 27,000 square feet (pukka); the kaccha bigha is around 13,612 sq ft. 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.
What is 1 gaj in Uttar Pradesh?
1 gaj (square yard) is 9 square feet everywhere in India, including Uttar Pradesh. So 100 gaj is 900 sq ft.
Are these Uttar Pradesh 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.