Assam Land Measurement Converter

Convert Assam's traditional land units—Bigha, Katha, and Lecha—to Square Feet with official rates. Simplify measurements for property, legal, and real estate needs.

Assam Land Unit Calculator

Assam Official Conversion Rates:

• 1 Bigha = 5 Katha • 1 Katha = 20 Lecha • 1 Bigha = 14,400 Sq.ft • 1 Katha = 2,880 Sq.ft • 1 Lecha = 144 Sq.ft

Understanding Assam's Traditional Land Measurement System

Assam uses traditional land units—Bigha, Katha, and Lecha—across its land records, agricultural transactions, and property deeds. These units have been standardized by government notifications to support accurate land administration and avoid confusion with similar units in neighboring states.

Modern land records and court documents refer to these authentic conversions. Both urban and rural Assam rely on these rates for property tax, buying and selling, crop subsidies, and encumbrance certificates.

Step-by-Step Usage Instructions

  1. Choose Base Unit: Enter your figure in Bigha, Katha, Lecha, or Square Feet (as per your land document).
  2. Enter Value: Accepts decimals for fractional measurements (e.g., 1.5 Bigha, 3.3 Katha, 17.25 Lecha).
  3. See All Equivalents: All conversions fill automatically as you type.
  4. Copy Results: Use Copy Results button for easy record-keeping and submissions.
  5. Check Consistency: Cross-check by entering values into other units for confidence.

Assam Land Measurement Examples

Example 1: Small Tea Garden Near Jorhat

  • • 3 Bigha = 15 Katha = 300 Lecha = 43,200 Sq.ft
  • • 2 Katha = 40 Lecha = 5,760 Sq.ft

Land documents mention tea garden area in Bigha, but subsidy and land tax are often computed in Square Feet.

Example 2: Residential Plot in Guwahati City

  • • 1 Katha = 20 Lecha = 2,880 Sq.ft
  • • Apartment plots are usually listed in Square Feet for convenience.

Translating Katha/Lecha into Sq.ft is essential for loan and property sale paperwork.

Legal and Regulatory Guidelines in Assam

  • • Conversion rates as per Assam Government Land Revenue manual and notifications.
  • • Circle offices and land revenue offices refer to these rates for mutation and boundary records.
  • • Mutation and inheritance cases require conversions for old land deeds.
  • • Revenue officers rely on these conversions for Chitha and Jamabandi record entry.

Common Pitfalls (and Solutions) in Assam Land Conversion

Mistake: Using Bihar/Bengal Bigha for Assam Land

Problem: Bigha size varies by state (Assam = 14,400 Sq.ft vs West Bengal = 14,400 Sq.ft vs Bihar = 27,225 Sq.ft).
Solution: Always clarify Assam rates when filling out or converting forms.

Mistake: Ignoring Lecha for Fractional Calculations

Problem: Some people round Katha, missing out Lecha value.
Solution: Value accuracy by converting or recording Lecha for all calculations.

Assam FAQs

Are these rates valid across Assam districts?

Yes, as per Assam Govt. records, these rates (Bigha: 14,400 Sq.ft, Katha: 2,880 Sq.ft, Lecha: 144 Sq.ft) are standard in land revenue office documents in all districts.

Do urban and rural areas use different conversion rates?

No, the official rates are uniform throughout Assam, but city areas increasingly record land in Sq.ft for clarity in real estate transactions.

Is Lecha mandatory in deed registration?

Yes, for exact boundaries and mutation, Lecha is essential and features in all new sale deeds and mutation documents.

Can I use this converter for legal land records?

Yes, values from this converter match official conversion rates, and can be used in court affidavits, sale deeds, and mutation forms.

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