Kerala Land Unit Converter
Cent · Kaani · Kuzhi · Acre · Hectare · Are · Square Metre · Square Feet
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Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Hectare (ഹെക്ടർ)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m; standard in GoRT for large holdings. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 Are (ആർ)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; 1 Hectare = 100 Ares. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Cent (സെന്റ്)1/100th of an Acre, equal to approximately 40.47 square metres. | 40.47 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (ചതുരശ്ര മീറ്റർ)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Acre (ഏക്കർ)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (ചതുരശ്ര അടി)Imperial unit; 1 Acre = 43,560 sq.ft; common in urban property valuation. | 0.09 sq.m |
| 1 Kaani (കാണി)Traditional unit in Travancore (Southern Kerala); 1 Kaani = 57.6 Cents. | 2,328.30 sq.m |
| 1 Kuzhi (കുഴി)Traditional sub-unit; 1 Kuzhi ≈ 1 Cent; 100 Kuzhis = 1 Acre. | 40.47 sq.m |
Trilingual Revenue Terms (from GoRT Section II)
| English | Hindi | Malayalam | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial number | क्रम नम्बर | ക്രമ നമ്പർ | Krama nambar |
| Tandapper Account No. | तंडप्पॆर खाता संख्या | തണ്ടപ്പേർ അക്കൗണ്ട് നമ്പർ | Tandapper Akkaundu Nambar |
| District | ज़िला | ജില്ല | Jilla |
| Taluka | तालुका | താലൂക്ക് | Thaalookku |
| Survey Number | सवेक्षण संख्या | സർപ്പേ നമ്പർ | Sarve Nambar |
| Hectares | हेक्टेयर | റെക്ർട | Hectar |
| Basic Tax | मूल कर | അെിസ്ഥാനനി രുതി | Adisthaana Nikuthi |
| Block Number | ब्लॉक संख्या | ബ്ലോക്ക് നമ്പർ | Block Nambar |
| Village/Desham | गाँव/देशम | ഗ്രാമം/ദേശം | Gramam/Desham |
| Resurvey Number | पुनर्सर्वेक्षण संख्या | റീസർവ്വേ നമ്പർ | Resurvey Nambar |
| Thandapper Name (Owner) | भूस्वामी का नाम | തണ്ടപ്പേർ (ഉടമ) | Thandapper (Udama) |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Kerala follows GoRT-defined standards. Cent is the primary traditional unit, widely used across South India. Kaani is used in the Travancore region (Southern Kerala) and Kuzhi appears in older survey records. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in government records.
Legal Framework
- Land Revenue Manual, Volume 6 (Administrative Reference)
- Kerala Land Tax Act 1961
- Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963
- Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Cent in Kerala?
In Kerala, 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 Kerala?
Kerala land records primarily use Cent, Acre, and Hectare. Kaani is used in the Travancore region, and Kuzhi appears in older survey records. Cent is the standard local subunit used in Thandapper documents.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Kerala?
In Kerala, the Record of Rights is called Thandapper. It is maintained in Malayalam.
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 is a Cent?
A Cent is 1/100th of an Acre, equal to approximately 40.47 square metres, as stated in the GoRT.
What laws govern land records in Kerala?
Land records in Kerala are governed by: Kerala Land Tax Act 1961, Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, and Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961.
What is a Kaani or Kuzhi in Kerala?
Kaani is a traditional land unit used in the Travancore (Southern Kerala) region. 1 Kaani = 57.6 Cents. Kuzhi is another traditional sub-unit equivalent to approximately 1 Cent (1/100th of an Acre). 100 Kuzhis = 1 Acre. These terms appear in older survey and settlement records.
What is a Resurvey Number in Kerala?
Kerala conducted a comprehensive land resurvey, and many properties now have Resurvey Numbers distinct from their original Survey Numbers. The Resurvey Number is the updated identifier assigned during this process and is used in current revenue records.
What is a Block Number in Kerala?
A Block Number is an administrative identifier used in Kerala's revenue system to group survey numbers within a village. Land records reference the Block Number along with the Survey Number to uniquely identify a parcel.
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.