Acre to Bigha Farmland Calculator (Mohali vs Rajpura)
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Mohali Farmland Acreage
- 1 acre = 2 bigha (4 kanal)
- Rajpura Farmland Acreage
- 1 acre = 4.8 bigha (9,075 sq ft bigha)
- Ludhiana Pakka Bigha
- 1 acre = 1.6 bigha (27,225 sq ft bigha)
- Farm Stay 2026 Threshold
- 1 acre = 2 bigha (Mohali) / 4.8 bigha (Rajpura)
- Formula
- bighas = acres × local bigha factor
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 5-acre agricultural site along the Tepla-Banur corridor equals 5 × 4.8 = 24 bigha. The same 5-acre site in Kharar equals 5 × 2 = 10 bigha.
Common Conversion Values: Acre to Bigha
| Acre | Bigha | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre | 2.00 Bigha | 43,560 sq ft |
| 2 Acres | 4.00 Bigha | 87,120 sq ft |
| 3 Acres | 6.00 Bigha | 1,30,680 sq ft |
| 4 Acres | 8.00 Bigha | 1,74,240 sq ft |
| 5 Acres | 10.00 Bigha | 2,17,800 sq ft |
| 6 Acres | 12.00 Bigha | 2,61,360 sq ft |
| 7 Acres | 14.00 Bigha | 3,04,920 sq ft |
| 8 Acres | 16.00 Bigha | 3,48,480 sq ft |
| 9 Acres | 18.00 Bigha | 3,92,040 sq ft |
| 10 Acres | 20.00 Bigha | 4,35,600 sq ft |
| 15 Acres | 30.00 Bigha | 6,53,400 sq ft |
| 20 Acres | 40.00 Bigha | 8,71,200 sq ft |
| 25 Acres | 50.00 Bigha | 10,89,000 sq ft |
| 50 Acres | 100.00 Bigha | 21,78,000 sq ft |
| 100 Acres | 200.00 Bigha | 43,56,000 sq ft |
| 500 Acres | 1,000 Bigha | 2,17,80,000 sq ft |
| 1000 Acres | 2,000 Bigha | 4,35,60,000 sq ft |
Regional Variations Across Punjab Revenue Systems
| System & Region | Karam | 1 Marla | 1 Kanal | 1 Bigha | Kanals / Acre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mohali / Standard Punjab Mohali / Tricity and all urban Punjab (System A) | 66 in | 272.25 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft | 21,780 sq ft | 8.00 kanal |
Rajpura / Patiala Katcha Bigha Rajpura, Banur, Dera Bassi, Lalru, Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Fazilka (System B) | 57.157 in | 226.88 sq ft | 4,538 sq ft | 9,075 sq ft | 9.60 kanal |
Doaba Region Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Anandpur Sahib (System C) | 57.5 in | 206.64 sq ft | 4,133 sq ft | 16,531 sq ft | 10.54 kanal |
Majha Region Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Faridkot (System D) | 60 in | 225.00 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft | 10,000 sq ft | 9.68 kanal |
Kapurthala State Kapurthala (System E) | 54 in | 182.25 sq ft | 3,645 sq ft | 7,290 sq ft | 11.95 kanal |
Ludhiana Pakka Bigha Ludhiana (System F) | 99 in | 272.25 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft | 27,225 sq ft | 8.00 kanal |
Farmland Parcel Valuation: Converting Acreage to Bigha Notation
Agricultural land banking transactions around Banur, Tepla, and Airport Road are negotiated in bighas by local farmers and patwaris. Converting total acreage into bighas requires applying the correct regional multiplier for each tehsil.
Acreage to Bigha Multiplier Summary
Mohali/Kharar: 1 acre = 2 bigha. Rajpura/Banur: 1 acre = 4.8 bigha. Ludhiana: 1 acre = 1.6 pakka bigha. Majha/Amritsar: 1 acre = 4.356 bigha.
Land Deal Verification Tip
Always check the village Hadbast number to confirm whether System A or System B applies.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Agricultural Land Revenue Manual & Settlement Records(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 1 acre converts to 2 bighas in Mohali (21,780 sq ft each) and 4.8 bighas in Rajpura (9,075 sq ft each).
Provenance: Conversion factors sourced from the Punjab Land Records Manual, 3rd edition, 2004. Last verified 26 July 2026.
"Revenue practice varies by tehsil and by whether the area was consolidated. Before any registry, confirm the conversion against the jamabandi and the local patwari record."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bigha make 1 acre when acquiring farm stay land in Mohali?
In Mohali district, 1 acre (43,560 sq ft) equals exactly 2 bigha.
How many bigha make 1 acre for agricultural land in Rajpura?
In Rajpura and Banur tehsils, 1 acre equals 4.8 bigha (4 bigha 16 biswa).
How many bigha are in a 10 acre land bank parcel near Rajpura?
10 acres in Rajpura equals 10 × 4.8 = 48 bigha.
Why do farm land listings in Banur quote 4.8 bigha per acre?
Banur falls under Patiala state revenue history where 1 katcha bigha is 9,075 sq ft (43,560 ÷ 9,075 = 4.8 bigha/acre).
What is 2.5 acres in Mohali bigha units?
2.5 acres in Mohali equals 2.5 × 2 = 5 bigha.
How do I convert acres to bighas in Ludhiana?
In Ludhiana, multiply acreage by 1.6 to get pakka bigha.