Himachal Pradesh Bigha to Acre & Sq Ft Converter
1 Bigha = 8,712 sq ft = 0.2 acre = 809.37 sq m
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Square feet
8,712
in 1 bigha
Acre
0.2
in 1 bigha
Square metre
809.37
in 1 bigha
Square yard (gaj)
968
in 1 bigha
1 Bigha in Himachal Pradesh
8,712 sq ft = 0.2 acre
Biswa
20
Biswansi
400
Square feet
8,712
Square metre
809.37
Square yard (gaj)
968
Acre
0.2
Hectare
0.08094
20 biswa x 435.6 sq ft = 8,712 sq ft, so 5 bigha = 1 acre. Sizes can differ by district, so check with your patwari or land record before a sale.
Local units
Himachal Pradesh land units: bigha and its parts
In Himachal Pradesh 1 bigha is usually taken as one fifth of an acre, 8,712 sq ft, split into 20 biswa. The state's land record manual keeps village-wise tables, so a few areas differ.
| Unit | In 1 bigha | Square feet | Square metre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha(बीघा) | 1 | 8,712 | 809.37 |
| Biswa(बिस्वा) | 20 | 435.6 | 40.4686 |
| Biswansi(बिस्वांसी) | 400 | 21.78 | 2.0234 |
20 biswa x 435.6 sq ft = 8,712 sq ft, so 5 bigha = 1 acre. The size most widely used in Himachal. Some areas, such as Kangra, use kanal and marla instead.
Ready table
Bigha to acre and sq ft table (Himachal Pradesh)
Using 1 bigha = 8,712 sq ft.
| Bigha | Square feet | Acre | Square metre | Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bigha | 8,712 | 0.2 | 809.37 | 0.08094 |
| 2 bigha | 17,424 | 0.4 | 1,618.74 | 0.1619 |
| 3 bigha | 26,136 | 0.6 | 2,428.11 | 0.2428 |
| 4 bigha | 34,848 | 0.8 | 3,237.49 | 0.3237 |
| 5 bigha | 43,560 | 1 | 4,046.86 | 0.4047 |
| 6 bigha | 52,272 | 1.2 | 4,856.23 | 0.4856 |
| 7 bigha | 60,984 | 1.4 | 5,665.6 | 0.5666 |
| 8 bigha | 69,696 | 1.6 | 6,474.97 | 0.6475 |
| 9 bigha | 78,408 | 1.8 | 7,284.34 | 0.7284 |
| 10 bigha | 87,120 | 2 | 8,093.71 | 0.8094 |
| 15 bigha | 1,30,680 | 3 | 12,140.57 | 1.2141 |
| 20 bigha | 1,74,240 | 4 | 16,187.43 | 1.6187 |
| 25 bigha | 2,17,800 | 5 | 20,234.28 | 2.0234 |
| 50 bigha | 4,35,600 | 10 | 40,468.56 | 4.0469 |
| 100 bigha | 8,71,200 | 20 | 80,937.13 | 8.0937 |
Good to know
Is the bigha the same all over Himachal Pradesh?
- 1 bigha = 8,712 sq ft and 5 bigha = 1 acre is the common rule.
- 1 biswa = 435.6 sq ft, the same as 1 decimal.
- Kangra and nearby areas measure in kanal and marla. Some villages have their own scale; the patwari's records are the final word.
The numbers here are the commonly used sizes, for a quick estimate. For a sale, registry, loan or court matter, go by the area written in your land record (jamabandi, khatauni, 7/12 or patta), which is normally also given in hectare or acre, and ask the patwari or revenue office if your area uses a different bigha.
Sources
- NGDRS gap analysis: different land scales in Himachal Pradesh
- Wikipedia: Bigha (no official source; listed for the variants)
Last checked: 2026-10-26
Step by step
How to convert bigha to acre in Himachal Pradesh
- 1
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- 3
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- 4
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in Himachal Pradesh?
1 Bigha = 8,712 sq ft = 0.2 acre = 809.37 sq m. 20 biswa x 435.6 sq ft = 8,712 sq ft, so 5 bigha = 1 acre.
How many bigha make 1 acre in Himachal Pradesh?
1 acre is 43,560 sq ft, so it is 5 bigha of 8,712 sq ft.
How many bigha make 1 hectare in Himachal Pradesh?
1 hectare is 10,000 sq m (about 1,07,639 sq ft), so it is 12.3553 bigha.
How many biswa are in 1 bigha in Himachal Pradesh?
1 bigha = 20 biswa, and 1 biswa = 435.6 sq ft.
How many biswansi are in 1 bigha in Himachal Pradesh?
1 bigha = 400 biswansi, and 1 biswansi = 21.78 sq ft.
How many biswa make 1 bigha in Himachal?
20 biswa. 1 biswa = 435.6 sq ft.