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 Centiare (सेंटीएयर)Metric unit equal to 1 sq.m; 1 Are = 100 Centiares. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Cent (सेंट)1/100th of an Acre, equal to approximately 40.47 square metres. | 40.47 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (वर्ग मीटर)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 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 |
| 1 Kanal (कनाल)Primary traditional unit in HP; 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq.ft (505.86 sq.m). | 505.86 sq.m |
| 1 Marla (मरला)Sub-unit of Kanal; 1 Kanal = 20 Marla; 1 Marla = 272.25 sq.ft (25.29 sq.m). | 25.29 sq.m |
Trilingual Revenue Terms (from GoRT Section II)
| English | Hindi | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| District | जजला | Zila |
| Tehsil | तहसील | Tahaseel |
| Kanungo Circle | िानूनगो वत्तृ | Kanungo Vrit |
| Patwar Circle | पटवार वत्तृ | Patwar Vrit |
| Area Unit | क्षेत्रफल इिाई | Kshetrafal Ikaai |
| Village | गांव | Ganv |
| Khevat Number or Jamabandi land record | न. खेवट या जिाबंदी | Na. Khevat ya Jamabandi |
| Khatauni No. | खतौनी न. | Khataunee na. |
| Hadbast No. | हदबस्त नंबर | Hadbast Nambar |
| Khasra No. | खसरा नंबर | Khasra Nambar |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Himachal Pradesh follows GoRT-defined standards. Kanal and Marla are the primary traditional units used in HP land records and Jamabandi. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are also used.
Legal Framework
- Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue Act 1954
- Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972
- Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887 (as applicable in HP)
- HP Ceiling on Land Holdings Act
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Cent in Himachal Pradesh?
In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Cent is officially equivalent to 435.6 square feet (40.47 square metres), as per GoRT Section II.
What land measurement units are used in Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal Pradesh land records primarily use Kanal and Marla, and Cent, Acre, and Hectare. Kanal and Marla is the standard local subunit used in Jamabandi documents.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Himachal Pradesh?
In Himachal Pradesh, the Record of Rights is called Jamabandi. It is maintained in Hindi.
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 Himachal Pradesh?
Land records in Himachal Pradesh are governed by: Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue Act 1954; Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972; Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887 (as applicable in HP); HP Ceiling on Land Holdings Act.
What are Kanal and Marla values in Himachal Pradesh?
In HP, 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 primary traditional units used in HP Jamabandi records.
What is the difference between 'Kacha' and 'Pucca' Bigha in HP records?
In HP, Kacha Bigha and Pucca Bigha are different sizes. Pucca Bigha is larger (varies by district). The distinction matters in older land records. Modern HP records primarily use Kanal-Marla system.
