Biswa to Gaj converter


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.

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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.

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