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Convert Katha (Assam) to Bigha (West Bengal)

Convert kathas to bighas instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 0.2016071162 bigha (west bengal) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (West Bengal) to Katha (Assam) 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

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.

Indian Subcontinent

Bigha (West Bengal)

What is a bigha (west bengal)?

A Bengal bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in West Bengal and Bangladesh, equal to approximately 1337.8 m² (about 0.33 acre).

Origin of the bigha (west bengal)

Originated in pre-colonial Bengal land measurement. The Bengal bigha became standardized under British administration as 14,400 square feet, which equals 1337.8 m².

Where it is used

Bengal bighas are the standard unit in rural property transactions in West Bengal, Tripura, and Bangladesh. Land records use bigha alongside katha (1/20 bigha) and chatak (1/16 katha).

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Bengal; widely used in modern West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Katha (Assam) to Bigha (West Bengal) conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and bighas:

1 katha = 0.2016071162 bigha
1 bigha = 4.9601423751 katha

To convert kathas to bighas, multiply the value in kathas by 0.2016071162. To reverse, multiply bighas by 4.9601423751.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to bighas

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.2016071162.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the bigha (west bengal) value by 4.9601423751.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to bigha:
1 × 0.2016071162 = 0.2016071162 bigha

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to bigha:
100 × 0.2016071162 = 20.1607116161 bigha

Katha (Assam) to Bigha (West Bengal) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to bighas:

Katha (Assam) [katha]Bigha (West Bengal) [bigha]
0.010.0020160712
0.10.0201607116
10.2016071162
20.4032142323
30.6048213485
40.8064284646
51.0080355808
102.0160711616
204.0321423232
306.0482134848
408.0642846464
5010.080355808
10020.1607116161
500100.8035580804
1000201.6071161609

Frequently asked questions

How many bighas is 1 katha (assam)?
1 katha (assam) equals 0.2016071162 bigha (west bengal).
How do I convert kathas to bighas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.2016071162 to get bighas.
How do I convert bighas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in bighas by 4.9601423751, or use the Bigha (West Bengal) to Katha (Assam) converter.
How many bighas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 20.1607116161 bighas, because 100 × 0.2016071162 = 20.1607116161.

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Sources & references

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