Land measurement units in Assam
In Assam, land and plots are commonly measured in hectares, as well as local units such as bigha, katha (kattha), lessa. The fixed units are converted below. Local units have no single value, so this page does not give one; it says how to get the real area instead.
Fixed units used in Assam
Fixed definitions, the same everywhere in India.
| 1 unit | Square feet | Square metres | Acres | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square Feet | 1 | 0.0929 | 0 | 0 |
| Hectare | 1,07,639 | 10,000 | 2.4711 | 1 |
Local units: bigha, katha (kattha), lessa
Their size differs by state and often by district or village.
A bigha in one part of Assam is not the same size as in another, so any single figure would be wrong somewhere. Treat it as a label, not a measurement:
- Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record, or ask the local revenue office for the value used in that village.
- Compare plots per square foot, not per bigha.
- Convert the recorded area with the area unit converter.
Common questions
Which land units are used in Assam?
Listings and records in Assam commonly use hectare, bigha, katha (kattha), lessa. Square feet and square metres are used everywhere for homes.
How many square feet are in 1 hectare?
1 hectare = 1,07,639 square feet (10,000 square metres). This is a fixed definition, the same across India.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in Assam?
There is no single figure: the bigha differs by state and often by district or village within Assam. Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record, or ask the local revenue office for the value used there.
How many square feet are in 1 katha (kattha) in Assam?
There is no single figure: the katha (kattha) differs by state and often by district or village within Assam. Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record, or ask the local revenue office for the value used there.
How many square feet are in 1 lessa in Assam?
There is no single figure: the lessa differs by state and often by district or village within Assam. Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record, or ask the local revenue office for the value used there.