Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre (ఎకరం)Standard revenue extent in Telangana RoR; equals 40 Guntha or 100 Cent. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Guntha (గుంట)One-fortieth of an acre (33 ft × 33 ft = 1,089 sq ft), the common sub-acre unit. | 101.17 sq.m |
| 1 Cent (సెంటు)One-hundredth of an acre (435.6 sq ft), widely used for smaller plots. | 40.47 sq.m |
| 1 Gajam / Sq. Yard (గజం)Square yard (9 sq ft), the standard unit for housing plots in towns. | 0.84 sq.m |
| 1 Ankanam (అంకణం)Traditional Telugu plot unit equal to 8 square yards (72 sq ft). | 6.69 sq.m |
| 1 Hectare (హెక్టారు)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m or about 2.471 acres. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 Are (ఆరు)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; one-hundredth of a hectare. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (చదరపు మీటరు)Base SI metric unit of area used in survey records. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (చదరపు అడుగు)Imperial unit of area common in built-up and plot listings. | 0.09 sq.m |
Trilingual Revenue Terms (from GoRT Section II)
| English | Hindi | Telugu | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | ज़िला | జిల్లా | Jilla |
| Mandal | मंडल | మండలం | Mandalam |
| Village | गाँव | గ్రామం | Gramam |
| Survey Number | सर्वे संख्या | సర్వే నంబరు | Survey Number |
| Sub-division | उप-विभाग | ఉప విభజన | Upa Vibhajana |
| Khata Number | खाता संख्या | ఖాతా నంబరు | Khata Number |
| Pattadar | पट्टाधार | పట్టాదారు | Pattadaru |
| Pattadar Pass Book | पट्टाधार पास बुक | పట్టాదారు పాస్ పుస్తకం | Pattadaru Pass Pustakam |
| Extent | क्षेत्रफल | విస్తీర్ణం | Vistirnam |
| Land Classification | भूमि वर्गीकरण | భూమి వర్గీకరణ | Bhumi Vargeekarana |
| Land Revenue / Tax | भू-राजस्व | భూ శిస్తు / పన్ను | Bhu Sistu / Pannu |
| Record of Rights (Pahani) | अधिकार अभिलेख (पहानी) | హక్కుల రికార్డు (పహాణీ) | Hakkula Record (Pahani) |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
In Telangana, land area is recorded in the Record of Rights (RoR-1B) and the Pahani, both maintained electronically through the Dharani portal. Agricultural extent is shown primarily in Acres and Guntha (40 Guntha = 1 Acre), with Cent (100 Cent = 1 Acre) also in everyday use. Residential and town plots are measured in Square Yards (Gajam) and the traditional Ankanam (8 square yards), while official survey and registration figures are increasingly expressed in metric Square Metres and Hectares. Survey numbers, sub-divisions and the recorded extent in the Pattadar Pass Book-cum-Title Deed are the authoritative reference for any land transaction in the state.
Legal Framework
- The Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020 (Act No. 9 of 2020)
- Telangana land records maintained via the Dharani Integrated Land Records Management System
- The Telangana Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 (as applicable)
- The Telangana Record of Rights Bill, 2024 (subsequent reform of the 2020 Act)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Guntha are in one Acre in Telangana?
One Acre equals 40 Guntha. Each Guntha is 1,089 sq ft (about 101.17 sq.m), so 40 Guntha make up the 4,046.86 sq.m in an acre.
What is the difference between Cent and Guntha?
A Cent is one-hundredth of an acre (435.6 sq ft / about 40.47 sq.m), while a Guntha is one-fortieth of an acre (1,089 sq ft / about 101.17 sq.m). So 1 Guntha equals 2.5 Cent.
What is an Ankanam and how big is it?
Ankanam is a traditional Telugu plot unit equal to 8 square yards (72 sq ft), roughly 6.69 sq.m. It is commonly used for house plots in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
What unit is used for land in Telangana RoR / Pahani records?
Agricultural extent in the RoR-1B and Pahani is shown in Acres and Guntha, with metric Hectares and Square Metres also recorded in the Dharani portal. The recorded extent against the survey number and Pattadar Pass Book is authoritative.
What is Gajam in Telangana?
Gajam is the Telugu word for a square yard (9 sq ft, about 0.836 sq.m). It is the standard unit for buying and selling residential plots in towns and cities across Telangana.
How do I convert Acre to Hectare for Telangana land?
Multiply acres by 0.4047 to get hectares. One acre is 4,046.86 sq.m, so 1 acre = 0.4047 hectare, and 1 hectare = about 2.471 acres.
Which Act governs land records in Telangana?
Land records are governed by The Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020, administered through the Dharani portal that issues the Pattadar Pass Book-cum-Title Deed.
