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Convert Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Pucca, North India)

Convert kathas to bighas instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 0.0221123967 bigha (pucca, north india) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (Pucca, North India) to Katha (Bengal) 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 (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.

Indian Subcontinent

Bigha (Pucca, North India)

What is a bigha (pucca, north india)?

A pucca (full) bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in North India, equal to approximately 3025 m² (about 0.75 acre). Used in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and parts of Madhya Pradesh.

Origin of the bigha (pucca, north india)

Originated as a traditional Indian agricultural land measure. The 'pucca' (literally 'cooked' or 'full') bigha distinguishes it from the 'kachha' (raw or half) bigha, which is one-third as large.

Where it is used

Pucca bighas appear in land records, property deeds, and agricultural statistics across North India. The exact size can vary between districts; 3025 m² is the most common standardized value in Uttar Pradesh.

When and where it was developed

Traditional unit; standardized in different ways by different state governments over time.

Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Pucca, North India) conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and bighas:

1 katha = 0.0221123967 bigha
1 bigha = 45.2235012707 katha

To convert kathas to bighas, multiply the value in kathas by 0.0221123967. To reverse, multiply bighas by 45.2235012707.

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 (Pucca, North India) to Katha (Bengal) 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 0.0221123967.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the bigha (pucca, north india) value by 45.2235012707.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to bigha:
1 × 0.0221123967 = 0.0221123967 bigha

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to bigha:
100 × 0.0221123967 = 2.2112396694 bigha

Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Pucca, North India) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to bighas:

Katha (Bengal) [katha]Bigha (Pucca, North India) [bigha]
0.010.000221124
0.10.0022112397
10.0221123967
20.0442247934
30.0663371901
40.0884495868
50.1105619835
100.2211239669
200.4422479339
300.6633719008
400.8844958678
501.1056198347
1002.2112396694
50011.0561983471
100022.1123966942

Frequently asked questions

How many bighas is 1 katha (bengal)?
1 katha (bengal) equals 0.0221123967 bigha (pucca, north india).
How do I convert kathas to bighas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.0221123967 to get bighas.
How do I convert bighas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in bighas by 45.2235012707, or use the Bigha (Pucca, North India) to Katha (Bengal) converter.
How many bighas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 2.2112396694 bighas, because 100 × 0.0221123967 = 2.2112396694.

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Sources & references

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