How many marla are in 1 katha?

It depends on the state, because the katha is not a fixed size. In Bihar, 1 katha = 5 marla. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 1.322314 to 10.57851 marla — choose your state in the converter above for an accurate result.

Why does the katha vary by state?

The katha 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 katha to marla?

Pick your state above so the tool uses that state's katha value, then type the amount. For example, in Bihar, multiply katha by 5 to get marla.

Which states is the katha used in?

This converter covers: Bihar; West Bengal (rural); West Bengal (Kolkata); Assam (1 bigha = 5 katha); Jharkhand (Ranchi); Madhya Pradesh. For legal or property transactions, always confirm the local value against your revenue records (patwari / tehsil).

Convert Katha to Marla

The katha is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 katha = 1.322314–10.57851 marla. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.

1 Katha = 5 Marla (Bihar)

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Katha to Marla by state

Because the katha 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 Katha (sq ft)	1 Katha (m²)	1 Katha → Marla	1 Marla → Katha
Bihar	1,361.25	126.4643	5 marla	0.2 katha
West Bengal (rural)	720	66.89019	2.644628 marla	0.378125 katha
West Bengal (Kolkata)	360	33.44509	1.322314 marla	0.75625 katha
Assam (1 bigha = 5 katha)	2,880	267.5608	10.57851 marla	0.09453125 katha
Jharkhand (Ranchi)	720	66.89019	2.644628 marla	0.378125 katha
Madhya Pradesh	600	55.74182	2.203857 marla	0.45375 katha

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 katha and marla

Katha: A katha (also spelt kattha) is the common land unit across eastern India. In most states 1 bigha = 20 katha, but in Assam 1 bigha = 5 katha, so the katha’s size varies widely by state.

Marla: A marla is 272.25 sq ft (30.25 gaj) — the standard small land unit in Punjab, Haryana and nearby states.

Frequently asked questions

How many marla are in 1 katha?: It depends on the state, because the katha is not a fixed size. In Bihar, 1 katha = 5 marla. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 1.322314 to 10.57851 marla — choose your state in the converter above for an accurate result.
Why does the katha vary by state?: The katha 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 katha to marla?: Pick your state above so the tool uses that state's katha value, then type the amount. For example, in Bihar, multiply katha by 5 to get marla.
Which states is the katha used in?: This converter covers: Bihar; West Bengal (rural); West Bengal (Kolkata); Assam (1 bigha = 5 katha); Jharkhand (Ranchi); Madhya Pradesh. 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.