Bigha to Acre (Uttar Pradesh)
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In UP, 1 Pucca Bigha is typically 27,225 Sq Ft or approximately 0.625 Acres. However, 'Kaccha Bigha' varies by district and is usually one-third of a Pucca Bigha.
No. In western UP, 1 Bigha is larger (~27,000 sq ft). In Bihar, a Bigha can be smaller depending on local Katha measurement (often ~27,220 sq ft, but varies).
In Uttar Pradesh standard measurement, 20 Biswa equals 1 Pucca Bigha.
Additional Information
Pucca vs Kaccha Bigha
In Uttar Pradesh, land is often measured in two types of Bighas:
- Pucca Bigha: Standardized mostly at 27,225 Sq. Ft. It is used for official registries in many districts including Meerut and Muzaffarnagar. (1 Pucca Bigha = 3 Kaccha Bighas).
- Kaccha Bigha: A smaller, informal unit roughly 800-900 Sq. Yards. It is often used between farmers for rough estimation in rural areas.
Common Conversions in UP
20 Biswansi = 1 Biswa
20 Biswa = 1 Bigha
1.6 Bigha = 1 Acre (Approx)
3.95 Bigha = 1 Hectare