Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre (ఎకరం)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Cent (సెంట్)1/100th of an Acre, equal to approximately 40.47 square metres. | 40.47 sq.m |
| 1 Guntha (గుంట)Traditional unit used in AP; 1 Guntha = 101.17 sq.m (1,089 sq.ft). | 101.17 sq.m |
| 1 Ankanam (అంకణం)Traditional local unit in AP; 1 Ankanam ≈ 6.69 sq.m (72 sq.ft). | 6.69 sq.m |
| 1 Hectare (హెక్టారు)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m; standard in GoRT for large holdings. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (చదరపు మీటరు)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Are (ఆరు)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; 1 Hectare = 100 Ares. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (చదరపు అడుగు)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 | Telugu | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | जिला | జిల్లా | Jilla |
| Mandal | मंडल | మండలం | Mandalam |
| Extent in units | क्षेत्रफल इकाइयों में | విస్తీర్ణం : యూనిట్లు | Visteernam unitlu |
| Khata No. | खाता संख्या | ఖాతా నంబరు | Khatha nambaru |
| Extent | क्षेत्रफल | విస్తీర్ణం | Visteernam |
| Tax (in Rupees) | कर (रुपये में) | శిస్తు (రూ.) | Sisthu (ru.) |
| Survey No./Sub-division | सर्वेक्षण संख्या/उपविभाग | సర్వే నంబరు/ఉపవిభాగం | Survey nambaru/Upavibhagam |
| Pattadar | पट्टादार | పట్టాదారు | Pattadaru |
| Village | गाँव | గ్రామం | Gramam |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Andhra Pradesh follows GoRT-defined standards. Cent is the primary local sub-unit of Acre, widely used across South India. Other traditional units include Guntha and Ankanam. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in Form 1-B records. Older records use Acres and Cents, while newer digitised records use Hectare, Are, and Square Metres.
Legal Framework
- The Andhra Pradesh Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 1971
- Andhra Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1999
- The Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition on Transfers) Act, 1977
- The Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973
- The Registration Act, 1908
- The AP RERA Act, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Cent in Andhra Pradesh?
In Andhra Pradesh, 1 Cent is officially equivalent to 435.6 square feet (approximately 40.47 square metres), as per GoRT Section II.
What land measurement units are used in Andhra Pradesh?
Andhra Pradesh land records primarily use Cent, Acre, and Hectare. Traditional local units such as Guntha and Ankanam are also commonly used. Cent is the standard local subunit used in Form 1-B documents.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Andhra Pradesh?
In Andhra Pradesh, the Record of Rights is called Form 1-B. It is maintained in Telugu.
What is a Cent?
A Cent is 1/100th of an Acre, equal to approximately 40.47 square metres, as stated in the GoRT. It is the primary local sub-unit used across South India including Andhra Pradesh.
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 laws govern land records in Andhra Pradesh?
The legal framework includes: The Andhra Pradesh Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 1971, Andhra Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1999, The AP Assigned Lands (Prohibition on Transfers) Act, 1977, The AP Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973, The Registration Act, 1908, and The AP RERA Act, 2017.
What is an Ankanam in Andhra Pradesh?
An Ankanam is a traditional local unit of land measurement used in Andhra Pradesh, equal to approximately 6.69 square metres (72 sq.ft). It is commonly used in property transactions and local land dealings.
What is the difference between Form 1-B and a Pattadar Passbook?
Form 1-B is the Record of Rights document that records ownership, tenancy, and encumbrance details for a land parcel. The Pattadar Passbook is issued to the landowner as proof of title and contains details of the land they hold. Form 1-B is the official revenue record, while the Passbook is a title document issued to the pattadar.
What is a schedule of property?
A schedule of property is a detailed description of a land parcel included in legal documents such as sale deeds, gift deeds, and mortgage deeds. It typically includes the survey number, extent, boundaries, village, mandal, and district to uniquely identify the property.
How to retrieve an agriculture land Encumbrance Certificate (EC)?
In Andhra Pradesh, an Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for agricultural land can be obtained from the Sub-Registrar's office or online through the Mee Bhoomi (meebhoomi.ap.gov.in) portal by providing the survey number, village, and mandal details.
