Question 1

What is a bigha?

Accepted Answer

A bigha is a South Asian land unit that varies by region (1,338 to 6,773 sq m). Most commonly ~2,500 sq m.

Question 2

How do I convert bigha to square meters?

Accepted Answer

In Uttar Pradesh, multiply by 2,500. In Bihar, multiply by 2,529. Regional variations apply.

Question 3

How do I visualize large area units?

Accepted Answer

An acre is about 90% of a football field. A hectare is about 2.5 acres. A square kilometer is 100 hectares or about 247 acres.

Question 4

Why are there so many area units?

Accepted Answer

Different regions and industries developed their own units. Acres for farming, hectares for international use, square feet/meters for construction.

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