West Bengal Land Converter
Convert between cottah (katha), chhatak, bigha, decimal, acre, hectare and square feet.
Result
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Katha / Cottah (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 40 |
| Chhatak (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 640 |
| Decimal / Cent / Shotangsho | 66.115702 |
| Acre | 0.66115702 |
| Hectare | 0.26756076 |
| Square foot (sq ft) | 28,800 |
| Square metre (sq m) | 2,675.6076 |
| Square yard (gaj) | 3,200 |
How to use it
- Type the area.
- Choose the unit you have, and the unit you want.
- Read the result. The table shows the same area in all the other units.
About this tool
In West Bengal one cottah (katha) is taken as 720 square feet, one bigha is 20 cottah (14,400 sq ft) and one chhatak is 45 sq ft, a sixteenth of a katha. The decimal (shatak) is 435.6 sq ft.
Practice can differ by district and by builder, and some local records use other values. This page uses the standard figures. Check the area on your deed or the land record, and confirm with the local land office or a surveyor.
Examples
- 2 bigha is 40 katha, or 28,800 sq ft.
- 1 cottah is 1.652893 decimal and 66.890189 sq m.
- 3 katha 8 chhatak is 2,520 sq ft.
Tips
- A land area given as “3 katha 8 chhatak” is 3 × 16 + 8 = 56 chhatak.
- Use Swap units to convert the other way.
- For legal or sale documents, trust the area on the official record and check it with a surveyor.
Questions and answers
How many square feet is 1 cottah in West Bengal?
720 square feet.
How many cottah are in 1 bigha?
20 cottah, or 14,400 square feet.
How many chhatak are in 1 katha?
16 chhatak, at 45 square feet each.
Can the size of a katha or bigha be different where I live?
Yes. Katha, bigha and similar units are traditional and differ between regions. This page uses the standard values stated above. For a sale, deed or legal record, use the area written in the official document and check the local value with the land office or a surveyor.
Are my numbers saved or sent anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server.
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Privacy
The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server. Traditional units such as katha and bigha differ between regions, so for deeds and legal work use the area on the official record and check with the local land office or a surveyor.