Land Measurement in Jaipur: Gaj, Sq Ft, Bigha, Biswa, Acre and Hectare Explained

Understand gaj (sq yard), sq ft, sq metre, bigha, biswa, acre and hectare in Jaipur, pucca and kachha bigha, and carpet, built-up and super built-up area.

गज, फीट, मीटर, बीघा, बिस्वा, एकड़: जयपुर में ज़मीन का नाप।

Most plot disputes and price confusion begin with units. Learn these conversions, then use our converter.

Common units and conversions

Unit In square feet Note
1 sq ft (fit) 1 Used for flats and built-up area
1 gaj (sq yard) 9 sq ft Most common for plots in Jaipur
1 sq metre (meter) 10.764 sq ft Used in plans and approvals
1 acre 43,560 sq ft 4,840 gaj
1 hectare 1,07,639 sq ft 2.471 acres
1 pucca bigha 27,225 sq ft 3,025 gaj, about 0.625 acre, 20 biswa
1 pucca biswa 1,361.25 sq ft 151.25 gaj
1 kachha bigha 17,424 sq ft 1,936 gaj, about 0.4 acre
1 kachha biswa 871.2 sq ft 96.8 gaj
Bigha is not one fixed size. In Jaipur the pucca bigha is commonly taken as 165 ft × 165 ft (27,225 sq ft) and the kachha bigha as 132 ft × 132 ft (17,424 sq ft), but practice varies by tehsil and by sources. Always confirm which bigha is written on the jamabandi or khasra, otherwise a deal for “5 bigha” can differ by tens of thousands of square feet.

Plot size from length and width

Multiply length by width in feet to get square feet, then divide by 9 for gaj. For example, a 25 ft × 60 ft plot is 1,500 sq ft, which is about 166.7 gaj.

Carpet, built-up and super built-up area

  • Carpet area: the usable floor area inside the walls of the flat.
  • Built-up area: carpet area plus wall thickness and balcony or similar areas.
  • Super built-up area: built-up area plus a share of common areas such as lobbies, lifts and stairs. The difference is called loading.

Quoted rates can be on any of these. Compare only on the same basis, ideally on carpet area, using the property price calculator.

Convert instantly

Use the area converter for gaj, sq ft, sq metre, bigha (pucca and kachha), biswa, acre and hectare.

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet is 1 gaj?
1 gaj is a square yard, which equals 9 square feet.
How many sq ft is 1 bigha in Jaipur?
A pucca bigha is commonly taken as 27,225 sq ft (3,025 gaj) and a kachha bigha as 17,424 sq ft (1,936 gaj). Confirm which one applies on the land record.
What is the difference between carpet and super built-up area?
Carpet area is the usable area inside the flat. Super built-up area adds walls, balconies and a share of common areas, so it is larger.

This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and rates change, so confirm current details with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.

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