2026 guide
Land Measurement Guide For Nepal, India, And Pakistan
A crawlable guide to the traditional and international land units currently used across the RopaniBigha site.
Last reviewed: May 2026
Nepal Units
Nepal commonly uses the hill system, including Ropani and Aana, and the Terai system, including Bigha, Kattha, and Dhur.
| Unit | Equivalent | Square feet | Square meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ropani | 16 Aana | 5,476 | 508.72 |
| Aana | 4 Paisa | 342.25 | 31.80 |
| Bigha | 20 Kattha | 72,900 | 6,772.63 |
| Kattha | 20 Dhur | 3,645 | 338.63 |
| Dhur | Traditional Terai unit | 182.25 | 16.93 |
India Units
Indian land units vary heavily by state, so state-specific calculator pages should stay separate from generic conversion tables.
| Unit | Equivalent | Square feet | Square meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha | Varies by state | 9,070 to 27,225+ | 842.63 to 2,529+ |
| Guntha | Maharashtra and Karnataka | 1,089 | 101.17 |
| Cent | South India | 435.6 | 40.47 |
| Ground | Tamil Nadu | 2,400 | 222.97 |
Pakistan Units
Pakistan property listings commonly use Marla and Kanal, especially in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Punjab, and KPK contexts.
| Unit | Equivalent | Square feet | Square meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marla | Standard urban unit | 272.25 | 25.29 |
| Kanal | 20 Marla | 5,445 | 505.86 |
| Acre | 8 Kanal | 43,560 | 4,046.86 |
| Bigha | Regional usage | 32,670 | 3,035.05 |
Haat Reference
Traditional arm-length measurements vary by district, so Haat and Byam estimates should be treated as local planning references.
| Unit | Equivalent | Square feet | Square meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Haat | Common local estimate | 1.5 ft length | 0.457 m |
| Pokhara Haat | Regional estimate | 1.6 ft length | 0.488 m |
| Eastern Terai Haat | Regional estimate | 1.65 ft length | 0.503 m |
| Western Terai Haat | Regional estimate | 1.5 ft length | 0.457 m |
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Important
These reference values are useful for estimates and education. Use official survey records, local government values, and professional advice for legal transactions.