How many Gaj is 1 Biswa?

1 Biswa equals 151.25 Gaj (Square Yard). To convert, multiply the Biswa figure by 151.25.

How do I convert Biswa to Gaj?

Multiply the number of Biswa by 151.25. For example, 10 Biswa = 1,512.5 Gaj.

How many Biswa is 1 Gaj?

1 Gaj (Square Yard) equals 0.00661157 Biswa.

Does this value change from state to state?

Yes. Bigha, Biswa and Katha are not standardised by law — their size is fixed by local revenue convention and varies between states and sometimes between districts. Check the state-wise table on this page and confirm the local value with the Patwari or Tehsildar before any transaction.

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Biswa to Gaj Converter

बिस्वा से गज — instant conversion, state-wise values and formula.

1 Biswa = 151.25 Gaj

1 बिस्वा = 151.25 गज

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⚠️ Before you rely on this figure. A deed reading "10 Bigha" means about 6.25 acres in Rajasthan Pucca country but only about 2 acres in Himachal Pradesh. Confirm which convention your revenue record follows before agreeing a price.

Formula

Gaj = Biswa × 151.25

Biswa = Gaj × 0.00661157

Biswa to Gaj conversion table

Biswa	Gaj
1 Biswa	151.25 Gaj
2 Biswa	302.5 Gaj
3 Biswa	453.75 Gaj
5 Biswa	756.25 Gaj
10 Biswa	1,512.5 Gaj
20 Biswa	3,025 Gaj
50 Biswa	7,562.5 Gaj
100 Biswa	15,125 Gaj

State-wise values

Because Bigha is set by local revenue convention rather than by law, the answer changes depending on where the land is. These are the conventions most widely used in each state.

State	Convention	1 Biswa =
Rajasthan	Pucca Bigha	3,025 Gaj
Rajasthan	Kacha Bigha	1,936 Gaj
Uttar Pradesh	Western UP	3,000 Gaj
Uttar Pradesh	Eastern UP	2,222.22 Gaj
Madhya Pradesh	Standard	1,333.33 Gaj
Bihar	Standard	3,024.44 Gaj
West Bengal	Standard	1,600 Gaj
Jharkhand	Standard	3,024.44 Gaj
Haryana	Pucca Bigha	3,025 Gaj
Punjab	Standard	1,007.78 Gaj
Himachal Pradesh	Standard	968 Gaj
Uttarakhand	Standard	756 Gaj
Gujarat	Vigha	1,936 Gaj
Assam	Standard	1,600 Gaj
Maharashtra	Uses Guntha / Acre, not Bigha	—

Values are widely used references compiled from public sources. District-level variation exists — always confirm locally.

About these units

Biswa is one-twentieth of a Bigha. Because Bigha itself varies by state, Biswa varies with it. The Pucca Biswa of 1,361.25 sq ft is used here.

Gaj is the everyday Indian word for square yard — 9 square feet. It is the unit most often quoted for residential plots in North India.

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Reading your land record

The area on a jamabandi or khasra is usually written in hectares, with the local unit alongside. Our guide to reading land documents shows exactly which field holds the area, and the land glossary explains the revenue terms around it. For state-specific rules and official portal links, see the state guides.

Please note. AgriZameen is an independent information platform. It is not a government body and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any state revenue or land-records department. Land units such as Bigha, Biswa and Katha are set by local revenue convention and are not standardised by law — the values here are widely used references for general guidance, not legal measurements. Before any registry, sale, purchase, loan or other transaction, confirm the applicable local unit with the Patwari / Tehsildar or your official state land-records portal, and consult a qualified advocate. This page is not legal, financial or investment advice.