Katha (unit)


A katha is a unit of area mostly used for land measure in Eastern India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. After metrication in the mid-20th century by both countries, the unit became officially obsolete. But this unit is still in use in much of Bangladesh and Eastern India and Nepal.
The measurement of katha varies significantly from place to place.
In Bangladesh, one katha is standardized to, and 20 katha equals 1 bigha.
In Nepal, it is equivalent to 338.63 m².
In the Indian state of Bihar, one katha may vary from 750 ft² to 2000 ft². Also this can be 32 by 30 feet in length and breadth respectively.
In North Bihar and Patna, 1 Kattha is generally equal to 1361 ft². 20 Kathas equals 1 Bigha. One katha is further subdivided in 20 dhur. One dhur is further subdivided in 20 dhurki.
1 hectare= 2.4712 acre or 4 bighas approx; 1 acre = 1.6 bighas or 32 kathas; 1 bigha = 20 kathas; 1 katha = 20 dhoor; 1 dhoor = 6.25 or 6.5 haath; 1 katha = 4 decimal. In Aurangabad and Gaya, 1 Kattha is generally equal to 1361.25 ft². In Saran district 1 katha is equal to 4 decimal.
In Assam 1 Kattha is generally equal to 2880 ft².
In West Bengal 1 katha is equal to 720 ft².
The origin of the term and measurement unit was during the Pala Empire.