Biswa to Marla Revenue Sub-Unit Converter (1 Biswa = 4 Marla)

1 biswa equals 4 marla in standard Punjab revenue records (Mohali, SAS Nagar, System A). In Rajpura and Patiala (System B), 1 biswa equals 2 marla. To convert biswa to marla in Mohali, multiply the biswa figure by 4.
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Key Facts & Revenue Parameters

Mohali Biswa to Marla
1 biswa = 4 marla (1,089 sq ft)
Rajpura Biswa to Marla
1 biswa = 2 marla (453.75 sq ft)
5 Biswa in Marla
20 marla (1 kanal)
20 Biswa in Marla
80 marla (1 bigha)

Conversion Formula & Worked Example

marla = biswa × 4
biswa = marla ÷ 4

Worked Example: A 6 biswa parcel share in a Zirakpur jamabandi equals 6 × 4 = 24 marla (1 kanal 4 marla).

Common Conversion Values: Biswa to Marla

Conversion table for Biswa to Marla
BiswaMarlaSquare Feet Equivalent
1 Biswa4.00 Marla1,089 sq ft
2 Biswa8.00 Marla2,178 sq ft
3 Biswa12.00 Marla3,267 sq ft
4 Biswa16.00 Marla4,356 sq ft
5 Biswa20.00 Marla5,445 sq ft
6 Biswa24.00 Marla6,534 sq ft
7 Biswa28.00 Marla7,623 sq ft
8 Biswa32.00 Marla8,712 sq ft
9 Biswa36.00 Marla9,801 sq ft
10 Biswa40.00 Marla10,890 sq ft
15 Biswa60.00 Marla16,335 sq ft
20 Biswa80.00 Marla21,780 sq ft
25 Biswa100.00 Marla27,225 sq ft
50 Biswa200.00 Marla54,450 sq ft
100 Biswa400.00 Marla1,08,900 sq ft
500 Biswa2,000 Marla5,44,500 sq ft
1000 Biswa4,000 Marla10,89,000 sq ft

Regional Variations Across Punjab Revenue Systems

Comparison of measurement systems across Punjab districts
System & RegionKaram1 Marla1 Kanal1 BighaKanals / Acre
Mohali / Standard Punjab
Mohali / Tricity and all urban Punjab (System A)
66 in272.25 sq ft5,445 sq ft21,780 sq ft8.00 kanal
Rajpura / Patiala Katcha Bigha
Rajpura, Banur, Dera Bassi, Lalru, Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Fazilka (System B)
57.157 in226.88 sq ft4,538 sq ft9,075 sq ft9.60 kanal
Doaba Region
Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Anandpur Sahib (System C)
57.5 in206.64 sq ft4,133 sq ft16,531 sq ft10.54 kanal
Majha Region
Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Faridkot (System D)
60 in225.00 sq ft4,500 sq ft10,000 sq ft9.68 kanal
Kapurthala State
Kapurthala (System E)
54 in182.25 sq ft3,645 sq ft7,290 sq ft11.95 kanal
Ludhiana Pakka Bigha
Ludhiana (System F)
99 in272.25 sq ft5,445 sq ft27,225 sq ft8.00 kanal

Decoding Khewat and Khatauni Fractional Shares in Biswa

In agricultural jamabandi records, fractional ownership of bigha holdings is expressed in biswa (1/20th bigha) and biswansi. Converting biswa entries into marlas clarifies plot dimensions for urban buyers.

System Comparison

Mohali (System A): 1 biswa = 4 marla. Rajpura (System B): 1 biswa = 2 marla. Ludhiana (System F): 1 biswa = 5 marla.

Deed Audit Steps

Check local village settlement records to verify biswa square footage.

Statutory Citations & Source Documentation

Verified Statistic: 1 biswa equals 4 marla (1,089 sq ft) in Mohali, and 2 marla (453.75 sq ft) in Rajpura.

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."

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marla are in 1 biswa in Mohali?

1 biswa contains 4 marla in Mohali (1,089 sq ft ÷ 272.25 sq ft).

How many marla are in 1 biswa in Rajpura?

1 biswa contains 2 marla in Rajpura (453.75 sq ft ÷ 226.875 sq ft).

How do I calculate marlas from biswa in village Jamabandis?

Multiply biswa count by 4 for System A villages.

What is 10 biswa in marlas in Mohali?

10 biswa in Mohali equals 10 × 4 = 40 marla (2 kanal).

How many biswa make 1 bigha?

20 biswa make 1 bigha across all revenue systems.

What is a biswansi?

A biswansi is 1/20th of a biswa (54.45 sq ft in Mohali).