Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Pucca BighaThe standard full-size Bigha used in Rajasthan revenue records; measures 165 ft × 165 ft = 3,025 sq yards = 0.625 acre. | 2,529.29 sq.m |
| 1 Kachha BighaA smaller informal Bigha used in village dealings, roughly two-thirds of a Pucca Bigha = 1,936 sq yards. | 1,618.74 sq.m |
| 1 Pucca BiswaOne-twentieth of a Pucca Bigha; 20 Pucca Biswa make one Pucca Bigha. | 126.46 sq.m |
| 1 Kachha BiswaOne-twentieth of a Kachha Bigha; 20 Kachha Biswa make one Kachha Bigha. | 80.94 sq.m |
| 1 BiswansiThe smallest traditional sub-unit; 20 Biswansi make one Biswa (here based on the Pucca Biswa). | 6.32 sq.m |
| 1 AcreStandard imperial unit equal to 4,840 square yards; 1.6 Pucca Bigha equal one acre in Rajasthan. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 HectareMetric unit equal to 10,000 square metres; printed alongside local units in modern Jamabandi. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 AreMetric unit equal to 100 square metres; one-hundredth of a hectare. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square YardEqual to 9 square feet; commonly called 'gaj' for plotted residential land. | 0.84 sq.m |
| 1 Square MetreThe SI base area unit and reference for all conversions on this page. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square FootImperial unit equal to a 1 ft × 1 ft square; widely used for built-up area. | 0.09 sq.m |
Trilingual Revenue Terms (from GoRT Section II)
| English | Hindi | Hindi (Vernacular) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | जिला | जिला | Zila |
| Tehsil / Sub-district | तहसील | तहसील | Tehsil |
| Village | गाँव | गाँव / मौजा | Gaon / Mauza |
| Record of Rights | जमाबंदी | जमाबंदी | Jamabandi |
| Account / Holding | खाता | खाता / खातेदारी | Khata / Khatedari |
| Tenant (holder) | खातेदार | खातेदार | Khatedar |
| Plot number | खसरा नंबर | खसरा संख्या | Khasra Number |
| Cultivation register | खतौनी | खतौनी | Khatauni |
| Area / Extent | रकबा | रकबा / क्षेत्रफल | Rakba / Kshetrafal |
| Land revenue / Tax | लगान | लगान / भू-राजस्व | Lagaan / Bhu-Rajasva |
| Revenue official | पटवारी | पटवारी | Patwari |
| Mutation | नामांतरण | नामांतरण / दाखिल-खारिज | Namantaran / Dakhil-Kharij |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Rajasthan land is recorded under a layered revenue hierarchy: the State is divided into districts (Zila), each district into tehsils, and each tehsil into villages (Gaon/Mauza) maintained by a Patwari. Every parcel carries a Khasra number, is grouped under a Khata (holding), and its area (Rakba) appears in the Jamabandi — the Record of Rights — which today prints extent in both hectares and traditional Bigha-Biswa. The defining quirk of Rajasthan is that the Bigha is not one fixed size: a Pucca (pakka) Bigha measures 165 ft × 165 ft (3,025 sq yards ≈ 2,529 sq.m, 0.625 acre) and is the form used in official records and most of eastern/central Rajasthan, while a Kachha (kuchha) Bigha is roughly two-thirds of it (≈ 1,936 sq yards ≈ 1,619 sq.m) and survives in informal village dealings and parts of the state. Each Bigha divides into 20 Biswa, and each Biswa into 20 Biswansi. Because of this Pucca/Kachha split, always confirm which Bigha a deal uses and cross-check the hectare figure printed in the Apna Khata / e-Dharti Jamabandi before transacting.
Legal Framework
- The Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955
- The Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956
- The Rajasthan Colonisation Act, 1954
- The Registration Act, 1908
- The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Rajasthan RERA)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square metres is 1 Bigha in Rajasthan?
It depends on the type. One Pucca Bigha is about 2,529.29 sq.m (3,025 sq yards, 27,225 sq ft, 0.625 acre). One Kachha Bigha is about 1,618.74 sq.m (1,936 sq yards, 17,424 sq ft). Official Jamabandi records use the Pucca Bigha.
What is the difference between Pucca Bigha and Kachha Bigha?
A Pucca (pakka) Bigha is the full-size, official Bigha measuring 165 ft × 165 ft. A Kachha (kuchha) Bigha is a smaller, informal version about two-thirds the size, traditionally used by landlords with tenants and in some village transactions. Always confirm which one a deal refers to.
How many Biswa are in one Bigha in Rajasthan?
One Bigha equals 20 Biswa, and one Biswa equals 20 Biswansi — so one Bigha equals 400 Biswansi. For a Pucca Bigha, one Pucca Biswa is about 126.46 sq.m; for a Kachha Bigha, one Kachha Biswa is about 80.94 sq.m.
How many Bigha make one acre in Rajasthan?
One acre equals 1.6 Pucca Bigha in Rajasthan (since 1 Pucca Bigha = 0.625 acre). Measured in Kachha Bigha, one acre is roughly 2.5 Kachha Bigha.
Does Rajasthan use the same Bigha everywhere?
No. The Bigha varies regionally. Most official records and eastern/central districts use the Pucca Bigha, but the Kachha Bigha persists in informal dealings and some areas. Because of this, verify the unit locally and rely on the hectare figure printed in the Jamabandi for certainty.
Where can I verify the official area of my land in Rajasthan?
Check the Apna Khata / e-Dharti portal (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), the State's Record of Rights system. The Jamabandi (Khatauni) lists owner, Khasra number, Khata and Rakba (area), with extent shown in hectares alongside local units.
What is Rakba in Rajasthan land records?
Rakba means the area or extent of a land parcel. In the Jamabandi it is recorded against each Khasra number, usually in hectares-ares and, in older records, in Bigha-Biswa-Biswansi.
