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Convert Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Gujarat)

Convert kathas to bighas instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 0.1666172455 bigha (gujarat) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (Gujarat) 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 (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.

Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Gujarat) conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and bighas:

1 katha = 0.1666172455 bigha
1 bigha = 6.0017796893 katha

To convert kathas to bighas, multiply the value in kathas by 0.1666172455. To reverse, multiply bighas by 6.0017796893.

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 (Gujarat) 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 0.1666172455.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the bigha (gujarat) value by 6.0017796893.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to bigha:
1 × 0.1666172455 = 0.1666172455 bigha

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to bigha:
100 × 0.1666172455 = 16.6617245512 bigha

Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Gujarat) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to bighas:

Katha (Assam) [katha]Bigha (Gujarat) [bigha]
0.010.0016661725
0.10.0166617246
10.1666172455
20.333234491
30.4998517365
40.666468982
50.8330862276
101.6661724551
203.3323449102
304.9985173654
406.6646898205
508.3308622756
10016.6617245512
50083.308622756
1000166.6172455119

Frequently asked questions

How many bighas is 1 katha (assam)?
1 katha (assam) equals 0.1666172455 bigha (gujarat).
How do I convert kathas to bighas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.1666172455 to get bighas.
How do I convert bighas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in bighas by 6.0017796893, or use the Bigha (Gujarat) to Katha (Assam) converter.
How many bighas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 16.6617245512 bighas, because 100 × 0.1666172455 = 16.6617245512.

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Sources & references

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