Andaman and Nicobar Islands Land Unit Converter
Hectare · Square Metre · Are · Acre · Square Feet
Convert Land Units
Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Hectare (हेक्टर)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m; standard in GoRT for large holdings. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (वर्ग मीटर)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Are (आर)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; 1 Hectare = 100 Ares. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Acre (एकड़)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (वर्ग फीट)Imperial unit; 1 Acre = 43,560 sq.ft; common in urban property valuation. | 0.09 sq.m |
Trilingual Revenue Terms (from GoRT Section II)
| English | Hindi | Vernacular | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.C. No. (Patwari Circle Number) | पटवारी मंडल संख्या | P.C. No. (Patwari Circle Number) | P.C. No. (Patwari Circle Number) |
| R.I. Circle No. (Revenue Inspector Circle Number) | राजस्व निरीक्षक मंडल संख्या | R.I. Circle No. (Revenue Inspector Circle Number) | R.I. Circle No. (Revenue Inspector Circle Number) |
| Village | गांव | Village | Village |
| Tehsil | तहसील | Tehsil | Tehsil |
| District | जिला | District | District |
| Serial No. of the holding | जोत का क्रमांक | Serial No. of the holding | Serial No. of the holding |
| Nature of right (grant, licence, etc.) | अनुदान, लाइसेंस आदि) | Nature of right (grant, licence, etc.) | Nature of right (grant, licence, etc.) |
| Survey No. / Plot No. | सर्वे नंबर/प्लॉट नंबर | Survey No. / Plot No. | Survey No. / Plot No. |
| Land Revenue | भू राजस्व | Land Revenue | Land Revenue |
| Soil Classification | मृदा वर्गीकरण | Soil Classification | Soil Classification |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Andaman and Nicobar follows GoRT-defined standards. Square Metre is commonly used locally. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in Form F records.
Legal Framework
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulation, 1966
- Indian Forest Act, 1927 (as applicable)
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation, 1956
Frequently Asked Questions
What land measurement units are used in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar land records use standard metric units — Acre, Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — as defined in the GoRT.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
In Andaman & Nicobar, the Record of Rights is called Jamabandi. It is maintained in English & Hindi.
What is a Hectare?
A Hectare is a standard metric unit of land area equal to 10,000 square metres or 100 ares, as defined in the GoRT.
What is an Are?
An Are is a metric sub-unit of hectare, equal to 100 square metres. 100 Ares make 1 Hectare.
What laws govern land records in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
The legal framework includes: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulation, 1966, Indian Forest Act, 1927, and The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation, 1956.
What is Form F in Andaman and Nicobar?
Form F is the Record of Rights document used in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It records ownership, tenancy, and other land-related details for each survey number.
Can any person from the Indian mainland buy land in Andaman and Nicobar?
Land purchase in Andaman and Nicobar is regulated. Certain areas are restricted, and tribal lands cannot be purchased by outsiders. Non-residents may face restrictions, and specific permissions may be required depending on the location and type of land.
What is 'Set Apart' land in Andaman and Nicobar revenue context?
Set Apart land refers to land that has been reserved or allocated for specific purposes such as government use, forest conservation, or tribal welfare. This land cannot be transferred or used for private purposes.
Source: Glossary of Revenue Terms (GoRT), Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Prepared by CoE-LAM, YASHADA, Pune. Published January 2026.
Disclaimer: This is an illustrative reference tool. It does not have statutory or legal authority. For official purposes, refer to applicable State/UT laws, rules, notifications, official records, and judicial decisions.