Gujarat Land Unit Converter
Vigha · Biswa · Guntha · Acre · Hectare · Are · Square Metre · Square Feet
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Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre (એકર)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Hectare (હેક્ટર)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m; standard in GoRT for large holdings. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 Guntha (ગુઠ)1/40th of an Acre; 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq.ft (101.17 sq.m) as per GoRT. | 101.17 sq.m |
| 1 Are (આર)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; 1 Hectare = 100 Ares. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (ચોરસ મીટર)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (ચોરસ ફૂટ)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 | Gujarati | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | गाँव | ગામ/મોજે | Moje |
| Taluka | तहसील | તાલુકો | Tālukō |
| Survey No. | सवेक्षण नं. | સર્વે નુંબર | Sarve nambar |
| Tenure | धिकार प्रकार | સત્તા પ્રકાર | Satta prakar |
| Acre / Hectare | एकर / हेक्टर | એકર / હેક્ટર | Ekar / Hektar |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Gujarat follows GoRT-defined standards. Vigha (Bigha) is the primary traditional unit in Gujarat, with Biswa as its sub-unit. Guntha is also used. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in government land records.
Legal Framework
- Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879
- The Bombay Survey and Settlement Manual Vol -1
- The Bombay Survey and Settlement Manual Vol -2
- Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948
- The Bombay Survey and Settlement Manual (Administrative Reference)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Guntha in Gujarat?
In Gujarat, 1 Guntha is officially equivalent to 1,089 square feet (101.17 square metres), as per GoRT Section II.
What land measurement units are used in Gujarat?
Gujarat land records primarily use Guntha, Acre, and Hectare. Guntha is the standard local subunit used in Form 7/12 documents.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Gujarat?
In Gujarat, the Record of Rights is called Form 7/12. It is maintained in Gujarati.
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 a Guntha?
A Guntha is 1/40th of an Acre, as defined in the GoRT.
What laws govern land records in Gujarat?
The legal framework includes: Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879, The Bombay Survey and Settlement Manual Vol -1, The Bombay Survey and Settlement Manual Vol -2, Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.
What is the difference between VF-7 and VF-12 (the 7/12 Utara)?
VF-7 (Village Form 7) records the ownership details and rights over a land parcel. VF-12 (Village Form 12) records the cultivation and crop details. Together they form the 7/12 Utara, which is the primary land record extract in Gujarat.
What is Form 6 (Hakk Patrak)?
Form 6 or Hakk Patrak is the Record of Rights in Gujarat that lists all rights, liabilities, and interests in a land parcel. It includes details of ownership, tenancy, mortgages, and other encumbrances.
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.