Kanal to Bigha Aggregation Calculator

To aggregate urban kanal plots into revenue bighas in Mohali (System A), divide the kanal count by 4. 4 kanal measure 21,780 sq ft, forming exactly 1 bigha. In Rajpura (System B), 2 kanal form 1 bigha.
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Key Facts & Revenue Parameters

Mohali Plot Consolidation
4 kanal = 1 bigha (21,780 sq ft)
Rajpura Plot Consolidation
2 kanal = 1 bigha (9,075 sq ft)
Ludhiana Pakka Consolidation
5 kanal = 1 pakka bigha
Marla Equivalent
80 marla = 1 bigha (Mohali)
Formula
bighas = kanals ÷ 4 (Mohali)

Conversion Formula & Worked Example

bighas = kanals ÷ local kanals-per-bigha divisor
kanals = bighas × local kanals-per-bigha divisor

Worked Example: Combining 16 urban kanal plots in Sector 91 Mohali yields 16 ÷ 4 = 4 bigha (2 acres).

Common Conversion Values: Kanal to Bigha

Conversion table for Kanal to Bigha
KanalBighaSquare Feet Equivalent
1 Kanal0.25 Bigha5,445 sq ft
2 Kanal0.5 Bigha10,890 sq ft
3 Kanal0.75 Bigha16,335 sq ft
4 Kanal1.00 Bigha21,780 sq ft
5 Kanal1.25 Bigha27,225 sq ft
6 Kanal1.50 Bigha32,670 sq ft
7 Kanal1.75 Bigha38,115 sq ft
8 Kanal2.00 Bigha43,560 sq ft
9 Kanal2.25 Bigha49,005 sq ft
10 Kanal2.50 Bigha54,450 sq ft
15 Kanal3.75 Bigha81,675 sq ft
20 Kanal5.00 Bigha1,08,900 sq ft
25 Kanal6.25 Bigha1,36,125 sq ft
50 Kanal12.50 Bigha2,72,250 sq ft
100 Kanal25.00 Bigha5,44,500 sq ft
500 Kanal125.00 Bigha27,22,500 sq ft
1000 Kanal250.00 Bigha54,45,000 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

Aggregating Urban Kanal Plots for Township Allotments

Developers assembling commercial strips or residential enclaves in GMADA sectors buy adjacent 1-kanal or 2-kanal plots and convert their combined area into bighas for Change of Land Use (CLU) approval.

Kanal-to-Bigha Conversion Divisors

Mohali (System A): Divide kanals by 4. Rajpura (System B): Divide kanals by 2. Ludhiana (System F): Divide kanals by 5.

Site Assembly Example

Combining twelve 1-kanal plots = 12 kanal = 3 bigha (1.5 acres).

Statutory Citations & Source Documentation

Verified Statistic: 4 kanal equals 1 bigha in Mohali urban plotting, whereas 2 kanal equals 1 bigha 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 bighas do 4 kanal form in Mohali urban planning?

4 kanal form exactly 1 bigha in Mohali.

How many bighas do 8 kanal form in consolidated land?

8 kanal form 2 bigha (1 acre).

How do I calculate bighas from a list of kanal plot sizes?

Sum the total kanals and divide by 4 for System A territory.

What is 10 kanal converted to bighas in Mohali?

10 kanal equals 10 ÷ 4 = 2.5 bigha (2 bigha 10 biswa).

What is 10 kanal converted to bighas in Rajpura?

10 kanal in Rajpura equals 10 ÷ 2 = 5 bigha.

Why convert kanal plots to bighas?

Commercial land aggregation proposals and township CLU filings require area statements in bighas.