Assam GK Topic

How Much Land Is In 1 Katha?

Katha (also spelled as Kattha) is a traditional unit of land measurement used in parts of India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Though no longer used in modern legal land transactions, it remains widely prevalent in informal discussions, real estate dealings, and rural land records.

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Detailed Notes

However, the size of 1 Katha varies from region to region. Here’s a breakdown of the land area covered by 1 Katha in some key locations:

Katha Size in Different Regions (India)

  • Assam – 1 Katha = 2,880 square feet

  • Bihar – 1 Katha = 1,361.25 square feet

  • West Bengal – 1 Katha = 720 square feet

  • Tripura – 1 Katha = 1,800 square feet

  • Nepal – 1 Katha = 3,645 square feet