Bigha to Square Feet Converter
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Mohali / Standard Bigha
- 21,780 sq ft (2,420 sq yd)
- Rajpura / Patiala Bigha
- 9,075 sq ft (1,008.33 sq yd)
- Ludhiana Pakka Bigha
- 27,225 sq ft (3,025 sq yd)
- Majha Bigha (Amritsar)
- 10,000 sq ft (1,111.11 sq yd)
- Himachal Pradesh Bigha
- 8,712 sq ft (968 sq yd)
- UP Pucca Bigha
- 27,000 sq ft (3,000 sq yd)
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: 75 bigha of agricultural land in Rajpura equals 75 × 9,075 = 680,625 sq ft (15.625 acres), whereas 75 bigha in Mohali equals 75 × 21,780 = 1,633,500 sq ft (37.5 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 Bigha Size Discrepancy: Mohali vs Rajpura & Patiala
One of the most frequent traps for land buyers in Punjab is assuming that a bigha is a uniform unit across the state. In Mohali, Zirakpur, and GMADA territory, 1 bigha is 21,780 sq ft (0.5 acre). In Rajpura, Banur, Dera Bassi, and Patiala, revenue deeds use the erstwhile Patiala princely state katcha bigha of 9,075 sq ft (0.2083 acre).
Regional Bigha Standards Across India
Bigha definitions vary widely across Indian states: Ludhiana Pakka Bigha (27,225 sq ft), Uttar Pradesh (27,000 sq ft), Bihar (27,220 sq ft), West Bengal (14,400 sq ft), Gujarat (17,427 sq ft), Himachal Pradesh (8,712 sq ft), and Uttarakhand (6,804 sq ft). Always specify the district when negotiating land by the bigha.
Converting Bigha to Square Feet Safely
Always check the jamabandi heading for the applicable karam standard. For Mohali: sq ft = bigha × 21,780. For Rajpura/Patiala: sq ft = bigha × 9,075.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 75 bigha in Rajpura equals 15.625 acres, whereas 75 bigha in Mohali equals 37.5 acres—a critical difference for agricultural land buyers.
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 Mohali?
In Mohali, SAS Nagar, and standard urban Punjab, 1 bigha equals 21,780 square feet (2,420 square yards or 4 kanal).
How many square feet is 1 bigha in Rajpura and Banur?
In Rajpura, Banur, and Patiala district revenue records, 1 katcha bigha equals 9,075 square feet (1,008.33 square yards). This is less than half the size of a Mohali bigha.
Why does bigha size vary so much across Punjab?
Bigha definitions depend on the karam standard used during historical land settlements. Standard consolidated areas use the 66-inch karam (21,780 sq ft), while former Patiala princely state areas use the 57.157-inch karam (9,075 sq ft).
How many bigha are in 1 acre in Rajpura versus Mohali?
In Mohali, 2 bigha equal 1 acre (43,560 sq ft). In Rajpura, 4.8 bigha equal 1 acre.
How do I convert bigha to square feet?
Select your land region in the tool above, then multiply the bigha value by the local sq ft factor (21,780 for Mohali, 9,075 for Rajpura, 27,225 for Ludhiana).
What is a pakka bigha versus a katcha bigha?
A pakka bigha (used in Ludhiana or Rajasthan) is 27,225 sq ft. A katcha bigha (used in Patiala/Rajpura) is 9,075 sq ft, exactly 1/3 of a pakka bigha.