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Land Area Converter

Confused by 'Satak' and 'Katha'? Use this tool to instantly convert any land measurement into all other common West Bengal units.

Unit Type Equivalent Value

Understanding Land Units in West Bengal

In West Bengal land records (ROR), you will primarily see Acre and Satak (Decimal) used for area. However, locally, people still deal in Bigha and Katha.

  • Satak / Decimal: The most common unit in ROR. 1 Satak = 435.6 Sq Ft.
  • Katha: Used for residential plots. 1 Katha = 720 Sq Ft (Standard).
  • Bigha: Used for agricultural land. 1 Bigha = 14,400 Sq Ft.