Maharashtra Land Unit Converter
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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 फूट)Imperial unit; 1 Acre = 43,560 sq.ft; common in urban property valuation. | 0.09 sq.m |
| 1 Guntha (गुंठा)1/40th of an Acre; 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq.ft (101.17 sq.m). Most commonly used sub-unit in Maharashtra. | 101.17 sq.m |
Trilingual Revenue Terms (from GoRT Section II)
| English | Hindi | Marathi | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | गांव | गाव | Gaav |
| Taluka | तालुका | तालुका | Taluka |
| District | ज़िला | जिल्हा | Jilha |
| Survey Number and Sub-division | भूमापन क्रमांक और उपखण्ड | भूमापन क्रमांक व उपत्तवभाग | Bhumipan Kramank va Upvibhag |
| Occupant Class | अधिभोगी वर्ग | भोगवटदार वग ग | Bhogvatdar Varg |
| Area Unit | क्षेत्रफल इकाई | क्षेत्र एकक | Kshetra Ekak va |
| Dry Land | शुष्क भूमि | जिरायत | Jirayat |
| Irrigated Land | सिंचित भूमि | बागायत | Bagayat |
| Gut Number | गट क्रमांक | गट क्रमांक | Gat Kramank |
| Khatedaar | खातेदार | खातेदार | Khatedaar |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Maharashtra follows GoRT-defined standards. Guntha is the most commonly used sub-unit. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in 7/12 extracts and government land records.
Legal Framework
- The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966
- Maharashtra Land Revenue (Restriction on Use of Land) Rules, 1968
- Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948
- Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961
Frequently Asked Questions
What land measurement units are used in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra land records primarily use Guntha, Acre, and Hectare. Guntha is the most commonly used local sub-unit. Official metric units — Hectare, Are, and Square Metre — are used in 7/12 extracts.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Maharashtra?
In Maharashtra, the Record of Rights is called Form 7/12. It is maintained in Marathi.
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 Maharashtra?
Land records in Maharashtra are governed by: The legal framework includes: The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966; Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948.
What is the difference between the 7/12 Extract and the 8A Utara?
The 7/12 Extract (Satbara Utara) records ownership and crop details for a specific survey/gut number. The 8A Utara (Khata Utara) is a consolidated record showing all land parcels owned by a person in a village.
What is 'Pot-Kharaba' land?
Pot-Kharaba refers to barren or uncultivable portions within a survey/gut number. This land is deducted from the total extent when calculating cultivable area in 7/12 records. It includes rocky terrain, water bodies, or other unusable portions.
What do 'Class I' and 'Class II' Occupants mean?
In Maharashtra, Class I Occupants have full transferable rights over their land and can sell or mortgage it freely. Class II Occupants have restricted rights — they need government permission to transfer or sell the land.
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.