Biswa to Marla Revenue Sub-Unit Converter (1 Biswa = 4 Marla)
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
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
| Biswa | Marla | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Biswa | 4.00 Marla | 1,089 sq ft |
| 2 Biswa | 8.00 Marla | 2,178 sq ft |
| 3 Biswa | 12.00 Marla | 3,267 sq ft |
| 4 Biswa | 16.00 Marla | 4,356 sq ft |
| 5 Biswa | 20.00 Marla | 5,445 sq ft |
| 6 Biswa | 24.00 Marla | 6,534 sq ft |
| 7 Biswa | 28.00 Marla | 7,623 sq ft |
| 8 Biswa | 32.00 Marla | 8,712 sq ft |
| 9 Biswa | 36.00 Marla | 9,801 sq ft |
| 10 Biswa | 40.00 Marla | 10,890 sq ft |
| 15 Biswa | 60.00 Marla | 16,335 sq ft |
| 20 Biswa | 80.00 Marla | 21,780 sq ft |
| 25 Biswa | 100.00 Marla | 27,225 sq ft |
| 50 Biswa | 200.00 Marla | 54,450 sq ft |
| 100 Biswa | 400.00 Marla | 1,08,900 sq ft |
| 500 Biswa | 2,000 Marla | 5,44,500 sq ft |
| 1000 Biswa | 4,000 Marla | 10,89,000 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 |
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
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
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."
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).