Bihar Land Unit Converter
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Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre (एकड़)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Decimal (डेसिमल)1/100th of an Acre; 1 Decimal = 40.47 sq.m; used in eastern India land records. | 40.47 sq.m |
| 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 Square Feet (वर्ग फीट)Imperial unit; 1 Acre = 43,560 sq.ft; common in urban property valuation. | 0.09 sq.m |
| 1 Bigha (बीघा)Primary traditional unit in Bihar; 1 Acre ≈ 1.5 Bigha. | 2,697.90 sq.m |
| 1 Kattha (कट्ठा)Sub-unit of Bigha; 1 Bigha = 20 Kattha. | 134.90 sq.m |
| 1 Dhur (धुर)Smallest traditional unit; 1 Kattha = 20 Dhur. | 6.75 sq.m |
Trilingual Revenue Terms (from GoRT Section II)
| English | Hindi | Hindi vernacular) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | जिला | जिला | Jila |
| Anchal | अंचल | अंचल | Anchal |
| Village | ग्राम | मौजा | Mouja |
| Area | रकवा | रकवा/ रकबा | Rakva/Rakba |
| Acre | एकड़ | ए. | Ekar |
| De (Decimal) | डे. | डे. | De. |
| Khata Number | खाता नंबर | खाता नंबर | Khata Nambar |
| Khasra/Khesra Number | खसरा/खेसरा नंबर | खसरा/खेसरा नंबर | Khasra/Khesra Nambar |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Bihar follows GoRT-defined standards. Bigha, Kattha, and Dhur are the primary traditional units used in Bihar land transactions. Decimal is the standard local sub-unit of Acre, also used across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Tripura, and parts of Odisha. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in government records.
Legal Framework
- Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885
- The Bihar Land Mutation Act 2011
- Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950
- Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Decimal in Bihar?
In Bihar, 1 Decimal is officially equivalent to 435.6 square feet (40.47 square metres), as per GoRT Section II.
What land measurement units are used in Bihar?
Bihar land records use Bigha, Kattha, and Dhur as the primary traditional units. Decimal is the standard local sub-unit of Acre. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are also used in government records.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Bihar?
In Bihar, the Khatiyan (खतियान) is called Khatiyan (खतियान). It is maintained in Hindi.
What is a Decimal?
A Decimal is 1/100th of an Acre, approximately 40.47 square metres, as defined in the GoRT.
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 Bihar?
Land records in Bihar are governed by: Bihar Land Mutation Act 2011, Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, and Bihar Special Survey and Settlement Act, 2011.
What is a Bigha in Bihar?
In Bihar, Bigha is the primary traditional unit of land measurement. 1 Acre ≈ 1.5 Bigha (value varies by district). 1 Bigha = 20 Kattha, and 1 Kattha = 20 Dhur. These units are extensively used in Khatiyan records and local property transactions.
What is the difference between Khesra number and Khata number?
Khata Number is the plot ownership account number — the primary identifier on every Bihar Khatiyan. Khasra/Khesra Number is the individual field/parcel number within a Khata. Together, Khata + Khesra uniquely identify any land parcel in Bihar.
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.