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.
| 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 |
Here are three examples illustrating the approximate size of 1 Biswa in different regions:
| 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 |