Are the biswa and dhur the same in every state?

Both are traditional units whose absolute size changes by state, so the land area they represent is not the same everywhere. However, within the system that uses both units the ratio between them stays the same — only the absolute land size changes. For legal or property use, confirm against your local revenue records.

How do I convert biswa to dhur?

type the amount in the converter — it uses Uttar Pradesh's recorded values for both units. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, multiply biswa by 20 to get dhur.

Which states does this biswa-to-dhur converter cover?

Both biswa and dhur are recorded together in: Uttar Pradesh. Other states record only one of the two units, so a reliable conversion between them isn't possible there without a local figure.

Convert Biswa to Dhur

1 biswa = 20 dhur. In the Uttar Pradesh bigha system, 1 biswa = 20 dhur (and 1 bigha = 20 biswa = 400 dhur). Both units are state-variable in absolute size, but their ratio is fixed within this system. Runs entirely in your browser.

1 Biswa = 20 Dhur (Uttar Pradesh)

State / region

Biswa (biswa)

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⇅ Reverse (Dhur → Biswa)

Biswa to Dhur by state

Both biswa and dhur are recorded in each state's revenue system, so the only correct conversion is the one for a state where both are defined. The square-foot columns are the standard defining values; the metre and conversion columns are computed from them.

State / region	1 Biswa (sq ft)	1 Dhur (sq ft)	1 Biswa → Dhur	1 Dhur → Biswa
Uttar Pradesh	1,361.25	68.0625	20 dhur	0.05 biswa

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 biswa and dhur

Biswa: A biswa is 1/20 of a bigha, so like the bigha its real size depends on the state. 1 biswa = 20 biswansi.

Dhur: A dhur is a small land unit used mainly in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, where 1 katha = 20 dhur and 1 dhur = 20 dhurki.

Frequently asked questions

How many dhur are in 1 biswa?: 1 biswa = 20 dhur. In the Uttar Pradesh bigha system, 1 biswa = 20 dhur (and 1 bigha = 20 biswa = 400 dhur).
Are the biswa and dhur the same in every state?: Both are traditional units whose absolute size changes by state, so the land area they represent is not the same everywhere. However, within the system that uses both units the ratio between them stays the same — only the absolute land size changes. For legal or property use, confirm against your local revenue records.
How do I convert biswa to dhur?: type the amount in the converter — it uses Uttar Pradesh's recorded values for both units. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, multiply biswa by 20 to get dhur.
Which states does this biswa-to-dhur converter cover?: Both biswa and dhur are recorded together in: Uttar Pradesh. Other states record only one of the two units, so a reliable conversion between them isn't possible there without a local figure.

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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.