Convert Bigha to Decare
The bigha is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 bigha = 0.8093713–2.529285 decare. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.
Bigha to Decare by state
Because the bigha differs from state to state, the table below gives the value in each state we cover. The square-foot column is the standard defining value; the metre and conversion columns are computed from it.
| State / region | 1 Bigha (sq ft) | 1 Bigha (m²) | 1 Bigha → Decare | 1 Decare → Bigha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 2,529.285 | 2.529285 daa | 0.3953686 bigha |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 17,424 | 1,618.743 | 1.618743 daa | 0.6177635 bigha |
| Uttar Pradesh (kachha, western UP) | 9,075 | 843.0951 | 0.8430951 daa | 1.186106 bigha |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 1,337.804 | 1.337804 daa | 0.7474938 bigha |
| Assam | 14,400 | 1,337.804 | 1.337804 daa | 0.7474938 bigha |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 1,114.836 | 1.114836 daa | 0.8969925 bigha |
| Himachal Pradesh (1/5 acre) | 8,712 | 809.3713 | 0.8093713 daa | 1.235527 bigha |
| Gujarat (vigha) | 17,424 | 1,618.743 | 1.618743 daa | 0.6177635 bigha |
| Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis) * | 9,075 | 843.0951 | 0.8430951 daa | 1.186106 bigha |
| Haryana & Punjab (pucca basis) * | 27,225 | 2,529.285 | 2.529285 daa | 0.3953686 bigha |
- * Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis): Bigha is not standardised in Haryana/Punjab — local 1/5, 1/4 and 1/2-acre bighas (8,712 / 10,890 / 21,780 sq ft) also exist. Confirm against local records.
- * Haryana & Punjab (pucca basis): Bigha is not standardised in Haryana/Punjab — several local bases exist. Confirm against local records.
Indian land units vary by state and even by district, and local custom can differ from the standard value. For any legal, property or financial purpose, confirm the value against your local revenue records (patwari / tehsil) before relying on it.
About bigha and decare
Bigha: A bigha is a traditional Indian land unit whose size is not standardised — it ranges from roughly 1,500 to 2,530 m² depending on the state and on whether a "pucca" (large) or "kachha" (small) bigha is meant.
Decare: A decare is 1,000 square metres (10 ares, one-tenth of a hectare) — a metric land unit used in Norway, Turkey and the Balkans, and close to the Middle-Eastern dunam.
Frequently asked questions
- How many decare are in 1 bigha?
- It depends on the state, because the bigha is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 bigha = 2.529285 decare. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.8093713 to 2.529285 decare — choose your state in the converter above for an accurate result.
- Why does the bigha vary by state?
- The bigha is a traditional unit recorded differently in each state's revenue system, and many states use a larger "pucca" and a smaller "kachha" version. There is no single national value, so the only correct conversion is the one for your specific state or district.
- How do I convert bigha to decare?
- Pick your state above so the tool uses that state's bigha value, then type the amount. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca), multiply bigha by 2.529285 to get decare.
- Which states is the bigha used in?
- This converter covers: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca); Rajasthan (kachha); Uttar Pradesh (kachha, western UP); West Bengal; Assam; Madhya Pradesh; Himachal Pradesh (1/5 acre); Gujarat (vigha); Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis); Haryana & Punjab (pucca basis). For legal or property transactions, always confirm the local value against your revenue records (patwari / tehsil).
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Sources
Per-state values are cross-checked against multiple references, including Wikipedia: Bigha, Wikipedia: Katha, Wikipedia: Measurement of land in Punjab and state land-record references. Where sources genuinely disagree we show the documented variants rather than a single figure.