Convert Dhur to Decare

The dhur is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 dhur = 0.006323213 decare. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.

1 Dhur = 0.006323213 Decare (Bihar)
Dhur (dhur)
Decare (daa)

Dhur to Decare by state

Because the dhur 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 Dhur (sq ft) 1 Dhur (m²) 1 Dhur → Decare 1 Decare → Dhur
Bihar 68.0625 6.323213 0.006323213 daa 158.1474 dhur
Uttar Pradesh 68.0625 6.323213 0.006323213 daa 158.1474 dhur

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 dhur and decare

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.

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 dhur?
It depends on the state, because the dhur is not a fixed size. In Bihar, 1 dhur = 0.006323213 decare. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.006323213 to 0.006323213 decare — choose your state in the converter above for an accurate result.
Why does the dhur vary by state?
The dhur 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 dhur to decare?
Pick your state above so the tool uses that state's dhur value, then type the amount. For example, in Bihar, multiply dhur by 0.006323213 to get decare.
Which states is the dhur used in?
This converter covers: Bihar; Uttar 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.