Convert Murabba to Bigha

The bigha is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 murabba = 40–125 bigha. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.

1 Murabba = 40 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca))
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Murabba to Bigha 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 Murabba → Bigha 1 Bigha → Murabba
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca) 27,225 2,529.285 40 bigha 0.025 murabba
Rajasthan (kachha) 17,424 1,618.743 62.5 bigha 0.016 murabba
Uttar Pradesh (kachha, western UP) 9,075 843.0951 120 bigha 0.008333333 murabba
West Bengal 14,400 1,337.804 75.625 bigha 0.01322314 murabba
Assam 14,400 1,337.804 75.625 bigha 0.01322314 murabba
Madhya Pradesh 12,000 1,114.836 90.75 bigha 0.01101928 murabba
Himachal Pradesh (1/5 acre) 8,712 809.3713 125 bigha 0.008 murabba
Gujarat (vigha) 17,424 1,618.743 62.5 bigha 0.016 murabba
Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis) * 9,075 843.0951 120 bigha 0.008333333 murabba
Haryana & Punjab (pucca basis) * 27,225 2,529.285 40 bigha 0.025 murabba
  • * 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 murabba and bigha

Murabba: A murabba ("square") is 25 killa (25 acres) — the large land block used in Punjab/Haryana revenue records.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many bigha are in 1 murabba?
It depends on the state, because the bigha is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 murabba = 40 bigha. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 40 to 125 bigha — 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 murabba to bigha?
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 murabba by 40 to get bigha.
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.