Land Measurement Practice in Mohali & GMADA Sectors
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Standard Karam
- 66 inches (5.5 feet)
- 1 Marla Area
- 272.25 sq ft (30.25 sq yd)
- 1 Kanal Area
- 5,445 sq ft (605 sq yd)
- 1 Bigha Area
- 21,780 sq ft (2,420 sq yd)
- 1 Killa / Acre Area
- 43,560 sq ft (4,840 sq yd)
- Authority Jurisdiction
- GMADA, PUDA, Municipal Corporation SAS Nagar
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 250 sq yd plot in Sector 82A IT City Mohali equals 250 × 9 = 2,250 sq ft (8.265 marla).
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 |
GMADA Sector Plotting Standards
In GMADA planned sectors across Mohali (Aerocity, IT City, Sector 82A, Eco City New Chandigarh), residential plots are allotted in standard square yard denominations: 100 sq yd (900 sq ft / 3.3 marla), 150 sq yd (1,350 sq ft / 4.96 marla), 200 sq yd (1,800 sq ft / 6.61 marla), 250 sq yd (2,250 sq ft / 8.26 marla), 300 sq yd (2,700 sq ft / 9.91 marla), 400 sq yd (3,600 sq ft / 13.22 marla), 500 sq yd (4,500 sq ft / 16.53 marla / 1 kanal equivalent in gaj).
Agricultural Land Transactions around Airport Road & Banur
Outside municipal sectors, agricultural land acquisition around Airport Road, Tepla, and Banur uses killa (43,560 sq ft) or bigha. Land in Kharar tehsil uses System A bighas (21,780 sq ft), while land south of Banur switches to Patiala System B bighas (9,075 sq ft).
Verification Advice for Buyers
Verify whether the property is GMADA allotted (sq yd) or rural revenue (kanal-marla / bigha-biswa) to ensure correct registry valuation.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- GMADA Building Bylaws & Allotment Rules 2024(Greater Mohali Area Development Authority)
Verified Statistic: All GMADA sectors (Sectors 66 to 125, IT City, Aerocity, Eco City) operate on a uniform 66-inch karam standard (272.25 sq ft per marla).
Provenance: Conversion factors sourced from GMADA allotment guidelines and Punjab Land Records Manual 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
What measurement system is used in Mohali?
Mohali uses System A (Standard 66-inch karam), where 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft and 1 bigha = 21,780 sq ft.
How are residential plots measured in GMADA sectors?
GMADA allotment letters specify plot size in square yards (gaj), e.g., 100 sq yd, 150 sq yd, 200 sq yd, 250 sq yd, 300 sq yd, 400 sq yd, 500 sq yd (1 kanal).
What is the marla equivalent of a 200 sq yd plot in Mohali?
200 sq yd equals 1,800 sq ft, which divides by 272.25 to equal 6.61 marla.
How is agricultural land measured in Mohali district?
Agricultural land in Mohali tehsils (Kharar, Derabassi, Majri) is recorded in jamabandis in Kanal-Marla or Bigha-Biswa.
Does Zirakpur and Kharar use the same system as Mohali?
Yes, Kharar and Zirakpur municipal areas follow System A (66-inch karam, 272.25 sq ft marla).
How do I verify plot dimensions before buying in Mohali?
Compare physical site dimensions with the approved GMADA demarcation plan and the possession slip.