Free tool · both Rajasthan bigha standards shown

Rajasthan Land Unit Converter

Bigha, biswa, square metres, gaj, acres. Because Rajasthan uses two bigha standards, this converter always shows both, so you can never be misled by the wrong one.

Pucca bigha · 165 ft x 165 ft standard1
Kachha bigha · 132 ft x 132 ft standard1.56
Biswa (pucca) · 1/20 of a pucca bigha20
Square metres · RIICO plots are quoted in sqm2,529
Square yards (gaj)3,025
Square feet27,225
Acres0.63
Hectares0.25

Bigha and biswa values differ by district convention in Rajasthan. Before any transaction, confirm the standard used in the plot's revenue record (jamabandi) or with the local patwari. RIICO industrial plots are always quoted in square metres, see live plot auctions.

Rajasthan land units, FAQs

How many square feet is 1 bigha in Rajasthan?

It depends on the standard. A pucca bigha in Rajasthan is 27,225 square feet (about 2,529 square metres), while a kachha bigha is 17,424 square feet (about 1,619 square metres). Which one applies to a plot depends on the district and the revenue record, so always confirm against the jamabandi or with the patwari.

How many biswa are in a bigha?

A bigha has 20 biswa in Rajasthan, of the same standard as the bigha itself: a biswa of a pucca bigha is about 1,361 square feet, and of a kachha bigha about 871 square feet.

What unit does RIICO use for industrial plots?

RIICO quotes industrial plot sizes and reserve rates in square metres. This converter translates bigha or biswa figures from revenue records into square metres so you can compare with RIICO e-auction listings.