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Bigha, Biswa, Kanal, Acre and Square Yard: Land Units in NCR Explained
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Bigha, Biswa, Kanal, Acre and Square Yard: Land Units in NCR Explained
Farmland around Delhi is quoted in several units. An acre is 4,840 sq yd; a Haryana kanal is 605 sq yd (one-eighth of an acre); and the "bigha" sold in Noida-area farm communities is usually 1,008 sq yd - but bigha size varies by district, so always confirm the area in square yards on the sale deed.
- 1 acre = 4,840 sq yd = 43,560 sq ft = 0.405 hectare.
- 1 kanal (Haryana) = 605 sq yd; 8 kanal = 1 acre; 1 marla = 1/20 kanal.
- Noida-area farm communities commonly sell a 1,008 sq yd "bigha" - not a statutory standard.
- Compare projects on price per square yard, never price per bigha.
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Short answer: compare everything in square yards. Bigha and biswa are local measures; acre, hectare and square yard are not.
The units you will meet
| Unit | Square yards | Where you hear it |
|---|---|---|
| Marla | 30.25 | Haryana (1/20 kanal) |
| Kanal | 605 | Haryana (1/8 acre) |
| Bigha (as sold in Noida farm communities) | 1,008 | Noida, Greater Noida, YEIDA belt |
| Acre | 4,840 | Everywhere |
| Hectare | 11,960 | Revenue records, government notices |
Why the bigha catches buyers out
Bigha has no single national size. A seller quoting "₹1 crore a bigha" and another quoting "₹1 crore a bigha" in a different village may be selling different amounts of land. Convert every quote into price per square yard before comparing.
A quick check
- Ask for the area in square metres from the khatauni or jamabandi.
- Multiply square metres by 1.196 to get square yards.
- Divide the total price by square yards - that is the number to compare.
Use the land area converter or see the units drawn to scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Farm communities around Noida and Greater Noida commonly use a bigha of 1,008 sq yd, but bigha is a local measure that varies between districts and even villages. The sale deed and revenue record should state the area in square metres or square yards - rely on that.
With a 1,008 sq yd bigha, one acre (4,840 sq yd) is about 4.8 bighas.
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