West Bengal Bigha to Acre & Sq Ft Converter
1 Bigha = 14,400 sq ft = 0.3306 acre = 1,337.8 sq m
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Square feet
14,400
in 1 bigha
Acre
0.3306
in 1 bigha
Square metre
1,337.8
in 1 bigha
Square yard (gaj)
1,600
in 1 bigha
1 Bigha in West Bengal
14,400 sq ft = 0.3306 acre
Katha (cottah)
20
Chhatak
320
Decimal (dismil)
33.0579
Square feet
14,400
Square metre
1,337.8
Square yard (gaj)
1,600
Acre
0.3306
Hectare
0.1338
20 katha x 720 sq ft = 14,400 sq ft (about 33 decimal), and 1 katha = 16 chhatak of 45 sq ft.
Local units
West Bengal land units: bigha and its parts
In West Bengal 1 bigha = 20 katha, 1 katha = 16 chhatak, and land records also use the decimal (shatak). The state's Directorate of Registration gives 1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft = about 33 decimal.
| Unit | In 1 bigha | Square feet | Square metre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha(বিঘা) | 1 | 14,400 | 1,337.8 |
| Katha (cottah)(কাঠা) | 20 | 720 | 66.8902 |
| Chhatak(ছটাক) | 320 | 45 | 4.1806 |
| Decimal (dismil) | 33.0579 | 435.6 | 40.4686 |
20 katha x 720 sq ft = 14,400 sq ft (about 33 decimal), and 1 katha = 16 chhatak of 45 sq ft. Used across West Bengal, including Kolkata.
Ready table
Bigha to acre and sq ft table (West Bengal)
Using 1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft.
| Bigha | Square feet | Acre | Square metre | Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bigha | 14,400 | 0.3306 | 1,337.8 | 0.1338 |
| 2 bigha | 28,800 | 0.6612 | 2,675.61 | 0.2676 |
| 3 bigha | 43,200 | 0.9917 | 4,013.41 | 0.4013 |
| 4 bigha | 57,600 | 1.3223 | 5,351.22 | 0.5351 |
| 5 bigha | 72,000 | 1.6529 | 6,689.02 | 0.6689 |
| 6 bigha | 86,400 | 1.9835 | 8,026.82 | 0.8027 |
| 7 bigha | 1,00,800 | 2.314 | 9,364.63 | 0.9365 |
| 8 bigha | 1,15,200 | 2.6446 | 10,702.43 | 1.0702 |
| 9 bigha | 1,29,600 | 2.9752 | 12,040.23 | 1.204 |
| 10 bigha | 1,44,000 | 3.3058 | 13,378.04 | 1.3378 |
| 15 bigha | 2,16,000 | 4.9587 | 20,067.06 | 2.0067 |
| 20 bigha | 2,88,000 | 6.6116 | 26,756.08 | 2.6756 |
| 25 bigha | 3,60,000 | 8.2645 | 33,445.09 | 3.3445 |
| 50 bigha | 7,20,000 | 16.5289 | 66,890.19 | 6.689 |
| 100 bigha | 14,40,000 | 33.0579 | 1,33,780.38 | 13.378 |
Good to know
Is the bigha the same all over West Bengal?
- 1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft and 1 katha = 720 sq ft are used across the state, in Kolkata too.
- Land in and around Kolkata is often priced per katha: 1 katha = 720 sq ft = about 1.65 decimal.
- You may see a "Kolkata katha" of 360 sq ft on some websites. We found no official basis for it.
- The katha in Assam (2,880 sq ft) and in Bihar is a different size from the Bengal katha.
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
Last checked: 2026-10-26
Step by step
How to convert bigha to acre in West Bengal
- 1
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- 2
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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 West Bengal?
1 Bigha = 14,400 sq ft = 0.3306 acre = 1,337.8 sq m. 20 katha x 720 sq ft = 14,400 sq ft (about 33 decimal), and 1 katha = 16 chhatak of 45 sq ft.
How many bigha make 1 acre in West Bengal?
1 acre is 43,560 sq ft, so it is 3.025 bigha of 14,400 sq ft.
How many bigha make 1 hectare in West Bengal?
1 hectare is 10,000 sq m (about 1,07,639 sq ft), so it is 7.4749 bigha.
How many katha (cottah) are in 1 bigha in West Bengal?
1 bigha = 20 katha (cottah), and 1 katha (cottah) = 720 sq ft.
How many chhatak are in 1 bigha in West Bengal?
1 bigha = 320 chhatak, and 1 chhatak = 45 sq ft.
How many decimal (dismil) are in 1 bigha in West Bengal?
1 bigha = 33.0579 decimal (dismil), and 1 decimal (dismil) = 435.6 sq ft.
How many decimal make 1 bigha in West Bengal?
About 33 decimal (33.06). 1 decimal = 435.6 sq ft and 1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft.
How many sq ft in 1 katha in West Bengal?
720 sq ft. 20 katha make 1 bigha.