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Convert Bigha (Gujarat) to Katha (Bengal)

Convert bighas to kathas instantly. 1 bigha (gujarat) = 24.2000298998 katha (bengal) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Gujarat) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.
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Units explained

Indian Subcontinent

Bigha (Gujarat)

What is a bigha (gujarat)?

A Gujarat bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan, equal to approximately 1618.74 m² (about 0.4 acre).

Origin of the bigha (gujarat)

Originated as a traditional Gujarat land measure. The 1618.74 m² value corresponds to approximately 17,424 square feet.

Where it is used

Gujarat bighas appear in property records and agricultural transactions in Gujarat and bordering Rajasthan districts. Modern legal documents increasingly use hectares with bigha as the customary reference.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit.

Indian Subcontinent

Katha (Bengal)

What is a katha (bengal)?

A Bengal katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 66.89 m² (1/20 of a Bengal bigha or 720 square feet). Used in West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Origin of the katha (bengal)

Defined as 1/20 of the Bengal bigha during colonial standardization.

Where it is used

Bengal kathas are widely used in residential property descriptions in Kolkata, Dhaka, and other Bengali-speaking regions. Property advertisements often list area in kathas with chatak (1/16 katha) subdivisions.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Bengal.

Bigha (Gujarat) to Katha (Bengal) conversion formula

The relationship between bighas and kathas:

1 bigha = 24.2000298998 katha
1 katha = 0.041322263 bigha

To convert bighas to kathas, multiply the value in bighas by 24.2000298998. To reverse, multiply kathas by 0.041322263.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in kathas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Gujarat) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert bighas to kathas

  1. Write down the value in bighas (bigha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 24.2000298998.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (bengal) value by 0.041322263.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 bigha to katha:
1 × 24.2000298998 = 24.2000298998 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 bigha to katha:
100 × 24.2000298998 = 2420.0029899836 katha

Real-world example — Coastal cruise distances

A 10-bigha (gujarat) coastal sailing route converts to a different value in kathas — useful for cruise operators who switch between maritime, aviation, and road-distance units depending on the leg of the trip.

10 bigha × 24.2000298998 = 242.0002989984 katha

Real-world example — Road-sign distances across systems

A 100-bigha (gujarat) road sign converts cleanly into kathas — exactly the conversion drivers planning trips abroad rely on when reading road signs in a different measurement system.

100 bigha × 24.2000298998 = 2420.0029899836 katha

Real-world example — Endurance race distances

A 50-bigha (gujarat) cycling or running race converts to a recognizable distance in kathas. Endurance athletes coming from a different measurement system use this conversion to compare training plans across regions.

50 bigha × 24.2000298998 = 1210.0014949918 katha

Bigha (Gujarat) to Katha (Bengal) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting bighas to kathas:

Bigha (Gujarat) [bigha]Katha (Bengal) [katha]
0.010.242000299
0.12.42000299
124.2000298998
248.4000597997
372.6000896995
496.8001195993
5121.0001494992
10242.0002989984
20484.0005979967
30726.0008969951
40968.0011959934
501210.0014949918
1002420.0029899836
50012100.0149499178
100024200.0298998356

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 bigha (gujarat)?
1 bigha (gujarat) equals 24.2000298998 katha (bengal).
How do I convert bighas to kathas?
Multiply the value in bighas by 24.2000298998 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to bighas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.041322263, or use the Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Gujarat) converter.
How many kathas is 100 bighas?
100 bighas equals 2420.0029899836 kathas, because 100 × 24.2000298998 = 2420.0029899836.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 bigha = 24.2000298998 katha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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