Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre (ਏਕੜ)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Hectare (ਹੈਕਟੇਅਰ)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m; standard in GoRT for large holdings. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (ਵਰਗ ਮੀਟਰ)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Are (ਆਰ)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; 1 Hectare = 100 Ares. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (ਵਰਗ ਫੁੱਟ)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 | Punjabi | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamabandi | जमाबंदी | ਜਮਾਬੰਦੀ | Jamabandi |
| Village | गााँव | ਪ ੰਡ | Pinḍ |
| Tehsil | तहसील | ਤਪਹਸੀਲ | Tehsila |
| District | जजला | ਪਜਲਹਾ | Zila |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in Punjab follows GoRT-defined standards. Local units — Kanal, Marla, and Square Yard — are specific to Punjab. Standard metric units — Acre, Hectare, and Are — are used in official Jamabandi records and property registration.
Legal Framework
- The Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Kanal in Punjab?
In Punjab, 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 Punjab?
Punjab land records primarily use Kanal, Marla, and Square Yard, Acre, and Hectare. Kanal is the standard local subunit used in Jamabandi documents.
What is the Record of Rights document called in Punjab?
In Punjab, the Record of Rights is called Jamabandi. It is maintained in Punjabi.
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 laws govern land records in Punjab?
The legal framework includes: The Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887.
