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.
The actual area represented by a Biswa can differ significantly across regions, reflecting the diverse agricultural practices and historical land measurement systems in India. Despite the official adoption of the metric system, units like Biswa remain prevalent in rural land transactions, underscoring their enduring cultural significance.
Unit | Value |
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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 |
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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 |