Bigha in Rajpura & Banur: The 9,075 Sq Ft Katcha Bigha Standard
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Rajpura Bigha Area
- 9,075 sq ft (1,008.33 sq yd)
- Bighas per Acre in Rajpura
- 4.8 bigha = 1 acre
- Rajpura Biswa
- 453.75 sq ft
- Rajpura Biswansi
- 22.6875 sq ft
- Karam Length
- 57.157 inches (4.763 feet)
- Coverage Area
- Rajpura, Banur, Shamboo, Dera Bassi, Lalru, Patiala, Nabha
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 42.5 bigha land parcel in Banur equals 42.5 ÷ 4.8 = 8.854 acres (8 acres 6 kanal 16 marla). 75 bigha in Rajpura equals 75 ÷ 4.8 = 15.625 acres.
Common Conversion Values: Bigha to Square Foot
| Bigha | Square Foot | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 21,780 Square Feet | 21,780 sq ft |
| 2 Bigha | 43,560 Square Feet | 43,560 sq ft |
| 3 Bigha | 65,340 Square Feet | 65,340 sq ft |
| 4 Bigha | 87,120 Square Feet | 87,120 sq ft |
| 5 Bigha | 1,08,900 Square Feet | 1,08,900 sq ft |
| 6 Bigha | 1,30,680 Square Feet | 1,30,680 sq ft |
| 7 Bigha | 1,52,460 Square Feet | 1,52,460 sq ft |
| 8 Bigha | 1,74,240 Square Feet | 1,74,240 sq ft |
| 9 Bigha | 1,96,020 Square Feet | 1,96,020 sq ft |
| 10 Bigha | 2,17,800 Square Feet | 2,17,800 sq ft |
| 15 Bigha | 3,26,700 Square Feet | 3,26,700 sq ft |
| 20 Bigha | 4,35,600 Square Feet | 4,35,600 sq ft |
| 25 Bigha | 5,44,500 Square Feet | 5,44,500 sq ft |
| 50 Bigha | 10,89,000 Square Feet | 10,89,000 sq ft |
| 100 Bigha | 21,78,000 Square Feet | 21,78,000 sq ft |
| 500 Bigha | 1,08,90,000 Square Feet | 1,08,90,000 sq ft |
| 1000 Bigha | 2,17,80,000 Square Feet | 2,17,80,000 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 |
The Rajpura and Banur Katcha Bigha Revenue Standard
In the agricultural and industrial land corridor encompassing Rajpura, Banur, Shamboo, Dera Bassi, Lalru, Patiala, Nabha, and Malerkotla, revenue records use the Patiala princely state katcha bigha. Defined as 9,075 square feet (1,008.33 square yards), 4.8 bighas make 1 acre. Generic online converters that apply the 21,780 sq ft standard overestimate land area by more than 140 percent.
Mathematical Proof of the 9,075 Sq Ft Bigha
Revenue definition: 1 karam = 57.157 inches = 4.763083 feet. 1 sarsai (sq karam) = 22.6875 sq ft. 1 biswansi = 22.6875 sq ft. 20 biswansi = 1 biswa = 453.75 sq ft. 20 biswa = 1 bigha = 9,075 sq ft. Since 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft, 43,560 ÷ 9,075 = 4.8 bighas per acre.
Real World Case Studies: Avoiding Costly Land Buying Errors
Case 1: A 75 bigha land parcel quoted for industrial setup in Rajpura equals 75 ÷ 4.8 = 15.625 acres. If calculated using Mohali standards (21,780 sq ft), a buyer would expect 37.5 acres—a mistake of 21.875 acres. Case 2: A 42.5 bigha farm parcel in Banur equals 42.5 ÷ 4.8 = 8.854 acres.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004, System B)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
- Patiala State Settlement Manual 1908(Erstwhile PEPSU Revenue Records Archive)
Verified Statistic: 75 bigha in Rajpura equals 15.625 acres, whereas 75 bigha in Mohali equals 37.5 acres—a factual gap that leads to frequent valuation errors.
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 square feet is 1 bigha in Rajpura?
1 bigha in Rajpura is 9,075 square feet (1,008.33 square yards), which is the katcha bigha of former Patiala state revenue records.
How many bigha make 1 acre in Rajpura and Banur?
Exactly 4.8 bigha (4 bigha 16 biswa) make 1 acre in Rajpura and Banur.
Why is a bigha in Rajpura smaller than in Mohali?
Mohali uses standard 66-inch karams (21,780 sq ft bigha). Rajpura was part of Patiala state, which used a 57.157-inch karam yielding a 9,075 sq ft katcha bigha.
What is 75 bigha in acres in Rajpura?
75 bigha in Rajpura equals 15.625 acres (not 37.5 acres as generic calculators incorrectly report).
How much is a 42.5 bigha plot in Banur in acres?
42.5 bigha in Banur equals 8.854 acres (8 acres 6 kanal 16 marla).
How do I check if my land deed uses the Rajpura katcha bigha?
Check the tehsil name. If the land is registered in Rajpura, Banur, Dera Bassi, or Patiala tehsils, the revenue record uses the 9,075 sq ft katcha bigha.