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Bigha ↔ Acre

1 Bigha (North India) = 0.625 Acres = 27,225 Sq Ft = 2,529 Sq M. UP / Rajasthan pucca bigha.

Uses North Indian pucca bigha (UP/Rajasthan): 1 bigha = 0.625 acres = 27,225 sq ft.

Quick Reference
BighaAcreSq FtSq M
0.50.312513,6121,265
10.62527,2252,529
21.2554,4505,059
42.51,08,90010,117
53.1251,36,12512,646
852,17,80020,234
106.252,72,25025,293
About Bigha

Understanding Bigha

North Indian Standard

Pucca bigha (UP/Rajasthan) = 27,225 sq ft = 5/8 acre. Used in UP, Rajasthan, Haryana, MP.

Bigha Varies by State

Bengali bigha = 1,338 sq m. Assamese bigha is smaller. Always verify state-specific definition.

Sub-Units

1 bigha = 20 biswa. 1 biswa = 20 biswansi. Used in rural land records across North India.

FAQ

Bigha to Acre Questions

1 North Indian pucca bigha = 0.625 acres exactly (5/8 acre). 1 acre = 1.6 bighas.

Bigha was a traditional land unit set by local rulers before the colonial standardisation era. Different kingdoms defined it differently, and these regional variations persist in state revenue records today. Always check the state's official revenue department for the local definition.

1 hectare = 10,000 sq m ÷ 2,529.29 sq m = 3.954 bighas (North Indian). So approximately 4 bighas = 1 hectare.

1 pucca bigha (North India) = 27,225 sq ft. This equals a rectangular plot of approximately 165 ft × 165 ft.

Yes, bigha is used in official revenue records (khasra/khatauni) in UP, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Assam and Madhya Pradesh. For RERA registration and sale deeds, the area is usually also shown in sq m or sq ft.