How many bigha are in 1 are?

It depends on the state, because the bigha is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 are = 0.03953686 bigha. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.03953686 to 0.1235527 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 are 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 are by 0.03953686 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).

Convert Are to Bigha

The bigha is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 are = 0.03953686–0.1235527 bigha. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.

1 Are = 0.03953686 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca))

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Are 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 Are → Bigha	1 Bigha → Are
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca)	27,225	2,529.285	0.03953686 bigha	25.29285 are
Rajasthan (kachha)	17,424	1,618.743	0.06177635 bigha	16.18743 are
Uttar Pradesh (kachha, western UP)	9,075	843.0951	0.1186106 bigha	8.430951 are
West Bengal	14,400	1,337.804	0.07474938 bigha	13.37804 are
Assam	14,400	1,337.804	0.07474938 bigha	13.37804 are
Madhya Pradesh	12,000	1,114.836	0.08969925 bigha	11.14836 are
Himachal Pradesh (1/5 acre)	8,712	809.3713	0.1235527 bigha	8.093713 are
Gujarat (vigha)	17,424	1,618.743	0.06177635 bigha	16.18743 are
Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis) *	9,075	843.0951	0.1186106 bigha	8.430951 are
Haryana & Punjab (pucca basis) *	27,225	2,529.285	0.03953686 bigha	25.29285 are

* 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 are and bigha

Are: An are is 100 square metres (a 10 m × 10 m square) — the metric unit the hectare (100 ares) is built from, and the historic basis of the "cent"/"decimal".

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 are?: It depends on the state, because the bigha is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 are = 0.03953686 bigha. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.03953686 to 0.1235527 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 are 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 are by 0.03953686 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.