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 Are (आर)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; 1 Hectare = 100 Ares. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (चौरस मीटर)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Acre (एकर)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (चौरस फुट)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 | Konkani | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taluka | तलुक | तलुक | Taluka |
| Village | गाँव | गांव | Ganv |
| Survey Number | सवेक्षण क्रमांक | सवेक्षण क्रमांक | Sarvekshan Kramank |
| Tenure | कार्यकाल | कार्यकाळ | Karyakaal |
| Khata Number | खाता क्रमांक | खातें क्रमांक | Khaate kramank |
| Holder/Owner Name | धारक/मालक का नाम | धारक/मालक | Dharak/Malak |
| Survey Sub-division Number | उपविभाग संख्या | उपविभाग क्रमांक | Upvibhag Kramank |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Goa follows GoRT-defined standards. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in land records. Acre is a customary unit commonly used in property transactions. Guntha is a traditional sub-unit also used in Goa and neighbouring states.
Legal Framework
- The Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue Code, 1968
- The Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue (City Survey) Rules, 1969
- The Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 and Rules, 1965
Frequently Asked Questions
What land measurement units are used in Goa?
Goa 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 Goa?
In Goa, the Record of Rights is called Form I & XIV. It is maintained in Konkani.
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 Goa?
The legal framework includes: The Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue Code, 1968, The Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue (City Survey) Rules, 1969, The Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 and Rules, 1965.
What is the most commonly referred land unit in Goa?
In Goa, the most commonly used land measurement units are Square Metre and Hectare in official records. Acre and Guntha are widely used in informal property transactions and local dealings.
Does Goa land law still follow Portuguese legal acts?
While Goa was under Portuguese administration until 1961, most Portuguese-era land laws have been replaced or adapted. However, certain aspects of the Portuguese Civil Code relating to property (comunidades, etc.) continue to influence Goa's land tenure system.
