Marla in Punjab: Standard Benchmarks & District Variations
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Standard Marla (Mohali)
- 272.25 sq ft (30.25 sq yd)
- Doaba Marla (Jalandhar)
- 206.64 sq ft (22.96 sq yd)
- Majha Marla (Amritsar)
- 225 sq ft (25 sq yd)
- Patiala Marla
- 226.88 sq ft (25.21 sq yd)
- Kapurthala Marla
- 182.25 sq ft (20.25 sq yd)
- Marlas per Kanal
- 20 marla = 1 kanal (All districts)
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 10 marla plot in Mohali is 10 × 272.25 = 2,722.5 sq ft. A 10 marla plot in Jalandhar is 10 × 206.64 = 2,066.4 sq ft.
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 Marla Unit in Punjab Residential Real Estate
The marla is the fundamental benchmark for residential plotting across Punjab. In Mohali, SAS Nagar, and Tricity, 1 marla is defined as 272.25 sq ft (30.25 sq yd). GMADA urban planning and architectural bylaws calculate floor area ratio (FAR) based on 272.25 sq ft per marla.
District Variations Explained
Standard Punjab (Mohali, Kharar, Zirakpur): 272.25 sq ft. Doaba (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur): 206.64 sq ft. Majha (Amritsar, Gurdaspur): 225 sq ft. Patiala/Rajpura: 226.88 sq ft. Kapurthala: 182.25 sq ft.
Practical Purchasing Guidance
Always confirm plot area in square feet or square yards alongside the marla figure when reviewing property deeds.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: A 10 marla plot in Mohali (2,722.5 sq ft) is over 31 percent larger than a 10 marla plot in Jalandhar (2,066.4 sq ft).
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 marla in Mohali?
1 marla equals 272.25 square feet in Mohali and all GMADA urban sectors.
Why is a marla smaller in Jalandhar?
Jalandhar uses the Doaba 57.5-inch karam standard, yielding a marla of 206.64 sq ft.
How many marlas make 1 kanal?
Exactly 20 marlas make 1 kanal across all districts in Punjab.
What are typical marla plot sizes in Mohali?
Common plot sizes in GMADA sectors: 4 marla (1,089 sq ft), 6 marla (1,633.5 sq ft), 8 marla (2,178 sq ft), 10 marla (2,722.5 sq ft), 1 kanal (5,445 sq ft).
How do I convert marla to square yards?
Divide square feet by 9. Standard marla (272.25 sq ft) equals 30.25 square yards (gaj).
What is a sarsahi?
A sarsahi is 1/9th of a marla (30.25 sq ft in standard Punjab).