The bigha changes from state to state, so 1 bigha in square feet depends on where the land is. It is usually taken as 27,000 sq ft in Uttar Pradesh, 27,220 sq ft in Bihar, 27,225 sq ft in Haryana and for the Rajasthan pucca bigha, 17,427 sq ft in Gujarat, and 14,400 sq ft in West Bengal and Assam. Choose your state’s bigha in the converter below.
1 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh) = 27,000 Square feet (sq ft)
1 bigha in square feet: state-wise table
| State | 1 bigha in sq ft | In gaj (sq yd) | In sq m | In acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 27,000 | 3,000 | 2,508.4 | 0.6198 |
| Bihar | 27,220 | 3,024.4 | 2,528.8 | 0.6249 |
| Jharkhand | 27,211 | 3,023.4 | 2,528 | 0.6247 |
| Haryana | 27,225 | 3,025 | 2,529.3 | 0.625 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 3,025 | 2,529.3 | 0.625 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 17,424 | 1,936 | 1,618.7 | 0.4 |
| Gujarat | 17,427 | 1,936.3 | 1,619 | 0.4001 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 1,600 | 1,337.8 | 0.3306 |
| Assam | 14,400 | 1,600 | 1,337.8 | 0.3306 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 1,333.3 | 1,114.8 | 0.2755 |
| Punjab | 9,070 | 1,007.8 | 842.6 | 0.2082 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8,712 | 968 | 809.4 | 0.2 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,804 | 756 | 632.1 | 0.1562 |
Some districts use a different local bigha, so check the khatauni, jamabandi or khatiyan for your village before you rely on these figures.
Bigha to square feet formula
Square feet = bigha × square feet in 1 bigha for your state
For example, in Uttar Pradesh: 2 bigha × 27,000 = 54,000 sq ft. In West Bengal: 2 bigha × 14,400 = 28,800 sq ft.
Bigha and its smaller units
- Uttar Pradesh: 1 bigha = 20 biswa; 1 biswa = 1,350 sq ft.
- Bihar and Jharkhand: 1 bigha = 20 katha; 1 katha = about 1,361 sq ft.
- West Bengal: 1 bigha = 20 katha; 1 katha = 720 sq ft.
- Assam: 1 bigha = 5 katha; 1 katha = 2,880 sq ft.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 bigha?
It depends on the state: about 27,000 sq ft in Uttar Pradesh, 27,220 sq ft in Bihar, 27,225 sq ft in Haryana, 17,427 sq ft in Gujarat, 14,400 sq ft in West Bengal and Assam, and 9,070 sq ft in Punjab.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in UP?
With the common value, 1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh is 27,000 square feet.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in Bihar?
1 bigha in Bihar is usually taken as 27,220 square feet.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in West Bengal?
1 bigha in West Bengal is 14,400 square feet.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in Rajasthan?
1 pucca bigha is 27,225 sq ft and 1 kachha bigha is 17,424 sq ft in Rajasthan.
How many gaj are in 1 bigha in UP?
With 27,000 sq ft a bigha, 1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh is 3,000 gaj.
More tools and guides: bigha to acre, acre to bigha, katha to square feet, stamp duty in India and the encumbrance certificate.
Conversions use standard values: 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft, 1 square metre = 10.7639 sq ft, 1 square yard (gaj) = 9 sq ft, 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft. Local units such as bigha, katha and biswa vary by state and sometimes by district, so confirm the local value with the land record or the tehsil office before you buy or sell land.
