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Indian Land Units: Cent, Gunta, Kanal, Bigha, Kos

India uses a variety of traditional land measurement units that vary by region. These are commonly used in property documents, and knowing the conversions is essential for buying or selling land.

Question (Click to Flip)

How many sq yards is 1 cent?

Answer

1 cent = 48.4 square yards (approximately).

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Key Facts

1 Cent = 48.4 sq yards = 1/100 acre.

1 Gunta = 1,089 sq feet.

1 Kanal = 20 Marlas (Punjab/Haryana).

1 Kos β‰ˆ 2 km (ancient unit).

Bigha varies widely by state β€” always check locally.

Standard Conversions

UnitEquals
1 Cent48.4 sq yards β‰ˆ 40.47 sq metres
1 Gunta1,089 sq feet (= 121 sq yards)
1 Kanal20 Marlas (North India)
1 Acre40 Guntas = 4,840 sq yards
1 Bigha (standard)1,600 sq yards (varies by state)
2000 sq ft in Gaj1 Gaj = 1 sq yard, so 2000 sq ft = ~222 Gaj

Regional Variations

Land units are NOT uniform across India:

  • 1 Bigha in UP/Bihar: 2,500 sq metres
  • 1 Bigha in Rajasthan: 1,618 sq metres
  • 1 Bigha in West Bengal: 1,333 sq metres
  • 1 Ekad (Acre) = 1.613 Bigha (approximate, varies by region)

Always verify with local registration office.

Other Units

  • 1 Kos (Cos) = approximately 2 km (an ancient Indian distance unit, varies regionally 1.5–3 km).
  • 1 Cent = 1/100th of an acre (used in South India).

Questions and Answers

How many sq yards is 1 cent?+

1 cent = 48.4 square yards (approximately).

How many sq feet is 1 gunta?+

1 gunta = 1,089 square feet.

How many marlas in 1 kanal?+

1 kanal = 20 marlas.

What is 2000 sq ft in gaj?+

1 Gaj = 1 sq yard = 9 sq ft. So 2000 sq ft = 2000/9 β‰ˆ 222 Gaj.

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