Land Measurement In India
Whether you are an experienced real estate professional or a first time property buyer, it's important to understand some of the most commonly used land measurement units in India.
While you may already know popular units of measure like acres, hectares, square yards (also known as Gaj), there are many other units that are less popular and are only used in certain regions of the country.
For instance, units like Bigha, Bigha-Pucca, Biswa, Killa, and Kanal are more commonly used in North India.
Similarly, units like Ankanam, Cent, Ground, and Kuncham are commonly used in South India. In East Indian states like West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura, common land measurement units include Chatak, Dhur, Kattha, and Lecha.
In the Western Indian states like Rajasthan and Gujarat, units like Bigha, Biswa, and Biswansi are highly popular.