Haryana Land Unit Converter
Kanal · Biswa · Marla · Square Yard · Square Metre · Are · Hectare · Acre · Square Feet
Convert Land Units
Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanal (कनाल)Traditional unit in north India; 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq.ft (505.86 sq.m). | 505.86 sq.m |
| 1 Marla (मरला)1/20th of a Kanal; 1 Marla = 272.25 sq.ft (25.29 sq.m). | 25.29 sq.m |
| 1 Square Yard (वर्ग गज)Imperial unit; 1 Square Yard = 9 sq.ft (0.84 sq.m). | 0.84 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 Hectare (हेक्टर)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m; standard in GoRT for large holdings. | 10,000.00 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 | Hindi vernacular) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | गांव | गांव | Gaanv |
| Tehsil | तहसील | तहसील | Tahaseel |
| District | जजला | जजला | Jila |
| Khevat or Jamabandi no. | खेवट या जमाबंदी न. | खेवट या जमाबंदी न. | Khevat ya jamaabandee na. |
| Khatauni No | खतौनी न. | खतौनी न. | Khataunee na. |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Haryana follows GoRT-defined standards. Kanal and Marla are the primary traditional units, shared across the Punjab region (Punjab, HP, J&K). Biswa is used in some older Jamabandi records. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in government records.
Legal Framework
- Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887 (as applicable in Haryana)
- Haryana Land Records Manual, 2013 (Administrative Reference)
- Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (as applicable in Haryana)
- Haryana Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1948
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Kanal in Haryana?
In Haryana, 1 Kanal is officially equivalent to 5,445 square feet (505.86 square metres), as per GoRT Section II.
What land measurement units are used in Haryana?
Haryana land records primarily use Kanal, Marla, and Biswa (in older records). These units are shared across the Punjab region. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are also used in Jamabandi documents.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Haryana?
In Haryana, the Record of Rights is called Jamabandi. It is maintained in Hindi.
What is a Kanal?
According to the GoRT, 1 Kanal equals 605 square yards. 8 Kanals make 1 Acre (4,840 square yards).
What laws govern land records in Haryana?
The legal framework includes: Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887 (as applicable in Haryana), Haryana Land Records Manual, 2013.
What are Kanal and Marla values in Haryana?
In Haryana, 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq.ft (505.86 sq.m) and 1 Marla = 272.25 sq.ft (25.29 sq.m). 1 Kanal = 20 Marla. These are the same values used across Punjab, HP, and J&K.
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.