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Karnataka Land Measurement Converter

Convert Karnataka land measurements including Acre, Guntha, Gunta, Cent, Square Meter, and Square Feet with official conversion rates. Traditional Kannada units made simple.

Karnataka Land Unit Calculator

Karnataka Conversion Rates:

• 1 Acre = 40 Guntha • 1 Guntha = 1,089 Sq.ft • 1 Acre = 100 Cent • 1 Cent = 435.6 Sq.ft • 1 Sq.m = 10.7639 Sq.ft

Understanding Karnataka's Traditional Land Measurements

Karnataka's land measurement system blends traditional Kannada units such as Guntha/Gunta and Cent with standard metric and British imperial units. These measurements are widely used throughout property transactions, village revenue records, and agricultural planning in all 31 districts from Bidar to Mysuru.

Following the Karnataka Land Revenue Act and land record digitization under the Bhoomi portal, area units like Guntha, Cent, and Acre are officially recognized statewide. Conversions are important for property registration, urban land mutation, and participation in rural development, JDA, and RERA projects[43][19].

Step-by-Step Usage Instructions

  1. Select Input Unit: Enter a value in Acre, Guntha, Cent, Sq.m, or Sq.ft as found in your land document or sale deed.
  2. Real-time Conversion: All other fields will update automatically according to official Karnataka rates.
  3. Copy Results: Use the copy button to keep your conversion for legal, loan, and registration documentation.
  4. Cross-Check: Try a reverse conversion to verify for mutation and bank purposes.

Examples with Precise Calculations

Example 1: Farm Land in Mandya District

  • • 2 Acres = 80 Guntha = 200 Cent = 87,120 Sq.ft

For crop loan and mutation record, the farmer needs all conversions for compatibility with revenue office and bank.

Example 2: Urban Plot in Bengaluru

  • • 60 Cent = 26,136 Sq.ft = 24.05 Guntha

Used to calculate property tax and as per BBMP land registry requirements.

Karnataka Historical and Regional Context

Karnataka's land units have roots in both the Vijayanagar Empire and British-era administration. Guntha/Gunta and Cent are unique to southern India, with Guntha/Gunta especially widespread in the Old Mysuru, Kittur, and coastal regions. Cent is common in property advertisements, and the Bhoomi portal ensures all revenue records are maintained in both traditional and metric units, supporting both regional traditions and legal uniformity.

Legal and Administrative Significance:

  • • Official in Karnataka Land Revenue Act & Bhoomi Portal
  • • Used in RTC (Record of Rights), sale deeds, and mutation applications
  • • Required for Kaveri Online Services property registration
  • • Property tax calculation and BBMP/KMC/CMC records
  • • Real estate and RERA registrations statewide

Karnataka's revenue department uses metric units for standardization but retains traditional units in official certificates for rural and urban compatibility across all talukas.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Mistake: Confusing Guntha with Guntha from neighboring Maharashtra or Andhra

Karnataka Guntha = 1,089 sq.ft, which matches Andhra's rate but is used differently in property documentation. Always check official survey records for the correct usage.

Mistake: Using outdated ground/plot measurements

"Ground" (203 sq.m) is sometimes found in legacy claims but is not official in most Karnataka districts. Use Guntha or Cent for contemporary compliance.

Mistake: Ignoring RTC and survey record as legal reference

Always check the Pahani (RTC) or the mutation register for legal land area, not just what's cited in sale ads or old property papers.

Regional Usage and Applications

Old Mysuru Region (Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan)

Guntha and Cent are dominant in farm land and plot records.

Kittur Region (Belagavi, Dharwad, Bagalkot)

Traditional Guntha for agricultural lands, Cent for urban and peri-urban plot sizes.

Coastal Karnataka (Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada)

Coconut and cashew plantation lands measured in Acre and Guntha.

Bengaluru & Urban Centers

All government registration and BBMP/municipal tax is in Sq.ft or Sq.m; conversions to Guntha/Cent aid in cross-checking market listings.

Karnataka FAQ

Are these rates consistent across Karnataka?

Yes, the rates for Guntha, Cent, and Acre are standardized by the Karnataka Revenue Department and used statewide in Bhoomi records.

What units do property registrations use in Karnataka?

Most sale deeds and property registrations use either Sq.m/Sq.ft or Acres/Guntha. For municipal taxes, BBMP uses Sq.ft/Sq.m. Guntha/Cent often appear in rural and semi-urban areas and can be cross-checked in Bhoomi RTC.

Does Kaveri Online Services use these units?

Yes, land registration and e-stamping through Kaveri portal require area input in official units. Cross-verification with Guntha/Cent helps avoid registration errors.

Integration with Government Services

Karnataka's e-governance initiatives have seamlessly integrated traditional and metric land measurement systems with the Bhoomi portal and Kaveri Online Services. Accurate area conversion is vital for property registration, mutation, land conversion, and revenue office services statewide.

Digital Services Integration:

  • • Bhoomi Land Records – All conversions available
  • • Kaveri Online Services (for e-stamp & registration)
  • • BBMP municipal property tax and measurement
  • • RTC Pahani (Record of Rights) conversion and verification
  • • Agricultural loan and crop insurance documentation
  • • RERA project registration compliance

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Karnataka’s land measurement system remains the backbone for farm transactions, urban property registry, and administrative records. Our calculator bridges tradition and digital modernization, giving legally-verified conversion for RTC, Bhoomi, RERA, property tax, and every real estate need.