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Convert Bigha (Kachha, North India) to Katha (Assam)

Convert bighas to kathas instantly. 1 bigha (kachha, north india) = 3.7385710578 katha (assam) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Kachha, North India) 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 (Kachha, North India)

What is a bigha (kachha, north india)?

A kachha (smaller) bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in North India, equal to approximately 1008 m² (about 0.25 acre). Used alongside the pucca bigha in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Origin of the bigha (kachha, north india)

The 'kachha' (raw or smaller) bigha is exactly one-third the size of the pucca bigha. Both units coexist in regional usage.

Where it is used

Kachha bighas appear in informal property descriptions and traditional land records in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Modern legal documents typically use hectares or pucca bighas with explicit conversion.

When and where it was developed

Traditional unit; relationship to pucca bigha standardized as 1:3.

Indian Subcontinent

Katha (Assam)

What is a katha (assam)?

An Assam katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 269.71 m² (1/5 of an Assam bigha). It is larger than the Bengal katha despite sharing the name.

Origin of the katha (assam)

Defined as 1/5 of the Assam bigha. The same word 'katha' refers to different sizes in different regional systems.

Where it is used

Assam kathas appear in property records across Assam, particularly for agricultural and rural land transactions.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit; relationship to bigha standardized as 1:5 in Assam.

Bigha (Kachha, North India) to Katha (Assam) conversion formula

The relationship between bighas and kathas:

1 bigha = 3.7385710578 katha
1 katha = 0.267481876 bigha

To convert bighas to kathas, multiply the value in bighas by 3.7385710578. To reverse, multiply kathas by 0.267481876.

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 (Assam) to Bigha (Kachha, North India) 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 3.7385710578.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (assam) value by 0.267481876.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 bigha to katha:
1 × 3.7385710578 = 3.7385710578 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 bigha to katha:
100 × 3.7385710578 = 373.8571057803 katha

Real-world example — Coastal cruise distances

A 10-bigha (kachha, north india) 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 × 3.7385710578 = 37.385710578 katha

Real-world example — Road-sign distances across systems

A 100-bigha (kachha, north india) 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 × 3.7385710578 = 373.8571057803 katha

Real-world example — Endurance race distances

A 50-bigha (kachha, north india) 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 × 3.7385710578 = 186.9285528901 katha

Bigha (Kachha, North India) to Katha (Assam) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting bighas to kathas:

Bigha (Kachha, North India) [bigha]Katha (Assam) [katha]
0.010.0373857106
0.10.3738571058
13.7385710578
27.4771421156
311.2157131734
414.9542842312
518.692855289
1037.385710578
2074.7714211561
30112.1571317341
40149.5428423121
50186.9285528901
100373.8571057803
5001869.2855289014
10003738.5710578028

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 bigha (kachha, north india)?
1 bigha (kachha, north india) equals 3.7385710578 katha (assam).
How do I convert bighas to kathas?
Multiply the value in bighas by 3.7385710578 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to bighas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.267481876, or use the Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Kachha, North India) converter.
How many kathas is 100 bighas?
100 bighas equals 373.8571057803 kathas, because 100 × 3.7385710578 = 373.8571057803.

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Sources & references

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