How many Gaj in 1 Biswa?
- General Standard - In many regions, 1 Biswa = 150 Gaj.
- Uttarakhand - In certain areas of Uttarakhand, 1 Biswa is defined as 405 square feet. Since 1 Gaj equals 9 square feet, this translates to 45 Gaj per Biswa.
- Eastern Uttar Pradesh - In the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, land measurement units can vary, with distinctions between Pucca and Kaccha Biswa. Typically, 1 Bigha equals 20 Pucca Biswa or 10 Kaccha Biswa. However, specific conversions to Gaj are not standardized and can differ locally.
- Biswa Kacha - The term "Biswa Kacha" refers to a variation in land measurement, and its conversion to Gaj can differ. For instance, 1 Biswa Kacha is approximately 195.477 Gaj.
About Biswa
The Biswa is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in various northern Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and parts of Uttarakhand.
It serves as a subunit of the Bigha, with the relationship between Biswa and Bigha varying regionally. Typically, one Bigha is divided into either 10 or 20 Biswa, depending on local customs.
Area in gaj = Area in biswa × 150
1 Biswa = 150 Gaj
Dimensions of biswa
Unit |
Value |
1 Biswa |
1350 Square Feet |
1 Biswa |
125.42 Square Meters |
1 Biswa |
150 Square Yards |
1 Biswa |
0.049 Bigha |
1 Biswa |
0.99 Katha |
1 Biswa |
150 Gaj |
1 Biswa |
25 Guntha |
Biswa - unit value in different regions
Here are three examples illustrating the approximate size of 1 Biswa in different regions:
- Uttar Pradesh (Eastern Region): In the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, 1 Biswa is approximately equal to 1,361.25 square feet.
- Uttarakhand: In certain areas of Uttarakhand, 1 Biswa is defined as 45 square yards, which is equivalent to 405 square feet.
- General standard: In many regions, 1 Biswa is commonly considered equivalent to 150 square yards, translating to 1,350 square feet.
Biswa
|
Gaj
|
1 Biswa | 150 Gaj |
2 Biswa | 300 Gaj |
3 Biswa | 450 Gaj |
4 Biswa | 600 Gaj |
5 Biswa | 750 Gaj |
6 Biswa | 900 Gaj |
7 Biswa | 1050 Gaj |
8 Biswa | 1200 Gaj |
9 Biswa | 1350 Gaj |
10 Biswa | 1500 Gaj |
11 Biswa | 1650 Gaj |
12 Biswa | 1800 Gaj |
13 Biswa | 1950 Gaj |
14 Biswa | 2100 Gaj |
15 Biswa | 2250 Gaj |
16 Biswa | 2400 Gaj |
17 Biswa | 2550 Gaj |
18 Biswa | 2700 Gaj |
19 Biswa | 2850 Gaj |
20 Biswa | 3000 Gaj |