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1 Bigha in Gaj — How Many Gaj Is 1 Bigha?

1 gaj = 1 square yard = 9 square feet. In Uttar Pradesh (UP), 1 kachha bigha = 3600 sq ft = 400 gaj. However, bigha is not a standardised unit — it varies significantly across Indian states. This page gives the state-wise conversion of bigha to gaj.

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How many gaj is 1 bigha?

Answer

It depends on the state. In UP (kachha bigha): 1 bigha = 3600 sq ft = 400 gaj. In Rajasthan/UP pucca bigha: 1 bigha = 27,225 sq ft = 3025 gaj. 1 gaj = 9 sq ft (1 square yard).

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Key Facts

1 gaj = 1 square yard = 9 square feet.

1 bigha (UP kachha) = 3600 sq ft = 400 gaj.

1 bigha (UP pucca / Rajasthan) = 27,225 sq ft = 3025 gaj.

Bigha is NOT a uniform unit — varies by Indian state.

West Bengal / Assam: 1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft = 1600 gaj.

Haryana / Punjab: 1 bigha = 9600 sq ft ā‰ˆ 1067 gaj.

Formula: Gaj = (sq ft of bigha) Ć· 9.

1 Gaj — Definition

1 gaj = 1 square yard = 3 ft Ɨ 3 ft = 9 square feet

So to convert bigha to gaj: Gaj = Square feet of bigha Ć· 9

1 Bigha in Gaj — State-wise Conversion

State-wise bigha values:

Uttar Pradesh (UP): • Kachha bigha = 3600 sq ft = 400 gaj • Pucca bigha = 27,225 sq ft = 3025 gaj • (Most common reference: kachha bigha = 400 gaj)

Rajasthan: • 1 bigha = 27,225 sq ft = 3025 gaj (same as UP pucca bigha) • Also: Kutcha bigha in some areas = 1618 sq ft ā‰ˆ 180 gaj

Haryana & Punjab: • 1 bigha = 9600 sq ft = ~1067 gaj

Himachal Pradesh: • 1 bigha = 8712 sq ft = 968 gaj

Bihar: • 1 bigha = 27,220 sq ft ā‰ˆ 3024 gaj

West Bengal: • 1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft = 1600 gaj

Assam: • 1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft = 1600 gaj

Madhya Pradesh: • 1 bigha = 12,000 sq ft ā‰ˆ 1333 gaj

Gujarat: • 1 bigha = 17,424 sq ft ā‰ˆ 1936 gaj

Quick Reference Conversion

Most commonly used in exams (UP standard): 1 bigha (kachha) = 3600 sq ft = 400 gaj 1 bigha (pucca) = 27,225 sq ft = 3025 gaj

Conversion formulas: Gaj = Bigha Ɨ (bigha value in sq ft) Ć· 9 Sq ft = Gaj Ɨ 9

Related conversions: • 1 gaj = 9 sq ft • 1 gaj = 1 sq yard = 0.836 sq metre • 1 bigha (UP kachha) = 20 biswa • 1 biswa = 1 bigha/20 = 180 sq ft (UP kachha)

Note: Always check the state or region before using bigha values — they are not standardised across India.

Questions and Answers

How many gaj is 1 bigha?+

It depends on the state. In UP (kachha bigha): 1 bigha = 3600 sq ft = 400 gaj. In Rajasthan/UP pucca bigha: 1 bigha = 27,225 sq ft = 3025 gaj. 1 gaj = 9 sq ft (1 square yard).

What is 1 gaj in square feet?+

1 gaj = 1 square yard = 9 square feet (3 ft Ɨ 3 ft).

Why does bigha vary by state?+

Bigha is a traditional Indian land unit that was never standardised nationally. Different regions developed their own values over centuries. UP kachha bigha = 3600 sq ft; Rajasthan bigha = 27,225 sq ft — nearly 7.5 times larger.

How do you convert bigha to gaj?+

Formula: Gaj = (area of bigha in sq ft) Ć· 9. Example: UP kachha bigha = 3600 sq ft → 3600/9 = 400 gaj.

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