Land measurement units in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, land and plots are commonly measured in gaj (square yards), hectares, as well as local units such as bigha, biswa, chhatak. 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 Uttarakhand
Fixed definitions, the same everywhere in India.
| 1 unit | Square feet | Square metres | Acres | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaj (Square Yards) | 9 | 0.8361 | 0.0002 | 0.0001 |
| Square Feet | 1 | 0.0929 | 0 | 0 |
| Hectare | 1,07,639 | 10,000 | 2.4711 | 1 |
Local units: bigha, biswa, chhatak
Their size differs by state and often by district or village.
A bigha in one part of Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand?
Listings and records in Uttarakhand commonly use gaj (square yard), hectare, bigha, biswa, chhatak. Square feet and square metres are used everywhere for homes.
How many square feet are in 1 gaj (square yard)?
1 gaj (square yard) = 9 square feet (0.8361 square metres). This is a fixed definition, the same across India.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in Uttarakhand?
There is no single figure: the bigha differs by state and often by district or village within Uttarakhand. 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 biswa in Uttarakhand?
There is no single figure: the biswa differs by state and often by district or village within Uttarakhand. 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 chhatak in Uttarakhand?
There is no single figure: the chhatak differs by state and often by district or village within Uttarakhand. Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record, or ask the local revenue office for the value used there.