How many bigha are in 1 lessa?

It depends on the state, because the bigha is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 lessa = 0.005289256 bigha. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.005289256 to 0.01652893 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 lessa 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 lessa by 0.005289256 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 Lessa to Bigha

The bigha is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 lessa = 0.005289256–0.01652893 bigha. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.

1 Lessa = 0.005289256 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca))

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Lessa 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 Lessa → Bigha	1 Bigha → Lessa
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca)	27,225	2,529.285	0.005289256 bigha	189.0625 lessa
Rajasthan (kachha)	17,424	1,618.743	0.008264463 bigha	121 lessa
Uttar Pradesh (kachha, western UP)	9,075	843.0951	0.01586777 bigha	63.02083 lessa
West Bengal	14,400	1,337.804	0.01 bigha	100 lessa
Assam	14,400	1,337.804	0.01 bigha	100 lessa
Madhya Pradesh	12,000	1,114.836	0.012 bigha	83.33333 lessa
Himachal Pradesh (1/5 acre)	8,712	809.3713	0.01652893 bigha	60.5 lessa
Gujarat (vigha)	17,424	1,618.743	0.008264463 bigha	121 lessa
Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis) *	9,075	843.0951	0.01586777 bigha	63.02083 lessa
Haryana & Punjab (pucca basis) *	27,225	2,529.285	0.005289256 bigha	189.0625 lessa

* 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 lessa and bigha

Lessa: A lessa (lecha) is an Assam land unit of 144 sq ft (12 ft × 12 ft, 13.38 m²): 20 lessa = 1 katha and 100 lessa = 1 bigha in Assam. Multi-source verified for Assam; the unit differs in other states.

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 lessa?: It depends on the state, because the bigha is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 lessa = 0.005289256 bigha. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.005289256 to 0.01652893 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 lessa 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 lessa by 0.005289256 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.