West Bengal Land Unit Converter
Acre · Hectare · Square Metre · Are · Square Feet
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Conversion Reference (from GoRT)
| Unit | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre (একর)A standard unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 4,046.86 sq.m |
| 1 Hectare (হেক্টর)Metric unit equal to 10,000 sq.m; standard in GoRT for large holdings. | 10,000.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Metre (বর্গ মিটার)SI base unit of area, used in all metric land measurements. | 1.00 sq.m |
| 1 Are (আর)Metric unit equal to 100 sq.m; 1 Hectare = 100 Ares. | 100.00 sq.m |
| 1 Square Feet (বর্গ ফুট)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 | Bengali | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | जिला | জেলা | Jela |
| Khatian Number | खतियान संख्या | খতিযান নম্বর | Khatiyaan Nang |
| Mouza | मौिा | জ ৌো | Mauja |
| Police Station | पुतलस स्टेशन | থানা | Thana |
Area Unit Description (from GoRT)
Land area measurement in West Bengal follows GoRT-defined standards. Local units — Decimal — are specific to West Bengal. Standard metric units — Acre, Hectare, and Are — are used in official Khatian (RS/CS) records and property registration.
Legal Framework
- West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955
- West Bengal Land Reforms Rules, 1965
- West Bengal Land and Land Reforms Manual, 1991
- West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953
- Bengal Tenancy Act, 1885
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Decimal in West Bengal?
In West Bengal, 1 Decimal is officially equivalent to 435.6 square feet (40.47 square metres), as per GoRT Section II.
What land measurement units are used in West Bengal?
West Bengal land records primarily use Decimal, Acre, and Hectare. Decimal is the standard local subunit used in Khatian (RS/CS) documents.
What is the Record of Rights document called in West Bengal?
In West Bengal, the Record of Rights is called Khatian (RS/CS). It is maintained in Bengali.
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 West Bengal?
The legal framework includes: West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955, West Bengal Land Reforms Rules, 1965, West Bengal Land and Land Reforms Manual, 1991, West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953, Bengal Tenancy Act, 1885.
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.