Land measurement units in West Bengal
In West Bengal, land and plots are commonly measured in decimals, acres, as well as local units such as bigha, katha (kattha), 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 West Bengal
Fixed definitions, the same everywhere in India.
Local units: bigha, katha (kattha), chhatak
Their size differs by state and often by district or village.
A bigha in one part of West Bengal 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 (the khatian), 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 West Bengal?
Listings and records in West Bengal commonly use decimal, acre, bigha, katha (kattha), chhatak. Square feet and square metres are used everywhere for homes.
How many square feet are in 1 decimal?
1 decimal = 435.6 square feet (40.4686 square metres). This is a fixed definition, the same across India.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in West Bengal?
There is no single figure: the bigha differs by state and often by district or village within West Bengal. Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record (the khatian), or ask the local revenue office for the value used there.
How many square feet are in 1 katha (kattha) in West Bengal?
There is no single figure: the katha (kattha) differs by state and often by district or village within West Bengal. Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record (the khatian), or ask the local revenue office for the value used there.
How many square feet are in 1 chhatak in West Bengal?
There is no single figure: the chhatak differs by state and often by district or village within West Bengal. Take the area in square feet or square metres from the land record (the khatian), or ask the local revenue office for the value used there.