BighaKatha.com
West Bengal's Most Trusted Land Measurement Converter
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Important legal information about using BighaKatha.com and understanding West Bengal land measurement systems
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This disclaimer contains critical information about the limitations of our tool. Please read it carefully before using BighaKatha.com for any purpose.
1. General Disclaimer
The information provided by BighaKatha.com ("we," "our," or "us") on www.bighakatha.com (the "Site") is for general informational purposes only. All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site.
Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site or reliance on any information provided on the site.
Your use of the Site and your reliance on any information on the Site is solely at your own risk. This disclaimer was created with the help of legal professionals and is intended to protect both the users and the service provider.
2. Accuracy of Land Measurement Conversions
While we strive to provide accurate conversion calculations based on standard West Bengal land measurement formulas, we cannot guarantee that all conversions are 100% accurate at all times. Several factors can affect conversion accuracy:
- Regional Variations: Land measurement units can vary slightly between different districts and regions of West Bengal
- Historical Changes: Some measurement standards have evolved over time
- Decimal Rounding: Some conversions involve decimal rounding which may create minor discrepancies
- Human Error: Although we use automated calculations, programming errors are possible
Legal Transactions: Our conversions are for informational purposes only. For legal land transactions, property registration, official documents, or financial calculations, you must consult certified land surveyors, government land records offices (ভূমি রেজিস্ট্রি অফিস), or qualified legal professionals.
3. Understanding West Bengal Land Measurement Units
West Bengal has a unique system of land measurement that combines traditional units with modern metric systems. Understanding these units is essential for anyone dealing with land in West Bengal:
3.1 Traditional Units Hierarchy
The traditional land measurement system follows this hierarchy:
| Unit | Local Name | Equivalent | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha | বিঘা | 20 Katha | 14,400 sq ft |
| Katha | কাঠা | 20 Chattak | 720 sq ft |
| Chattak | ছটাক | 16 Lessa | 45 sq ft |
| Shatak/Decimal | শতক/ডেসিমেল | 1/100 Acre | 435.6 sq ft |
3.2 Key Conversion Formulas
The standard conversion formulas used in West Bengal are:
- 1 Bigha = 20 Katha = 14,400 Square Feet
- 1 Katha = 20 Chattak = 720 Square Feet
- 1 Chattak = 45 Square Feet
- 1 Shatak/Decimal = 435.6 Square Feet
- 1 Acre = 100 Decimal = 43,560 Square Feet
- 1 Hectare = 2.47105 Acres = 10,000 Square Meters
Why Traditional Units Persist
Traditional units like Bigha and Katha remain in use because they are deeply embedded in West Bengal's land records, property documents, and local understanding. Many official land records still use these traditional units alongside metric measurements.
4. Necessity of Land Measurement Conversion Tools
Tools like BighaKatha.com serve important functions in West Bengal's land ecosystem:
4.1 Bridging Measurement Systems
West Bengal operates with multiple measurement systems simultaneously:
- Traditional System: Bigha-Katha-Chattak-Shatak used in rural areas and older records
- Metric System: Square meters, hectares used in modern urban planning
- Imperial System: Square feet, acres used in real estate transactions
4.2 Practical Applications
Accurate conversion tools are necessary for:
- Property Transactions: Buying, selling, or leasing land
- Legal Documentation: Preparing sale deeds, partition deeds, and other legal documents
- Agricultural Planning: Calculating land area for farming, irrigation, and crop planning
- Construction Projects: Calculating land area for building plans and permissions
- Tax Calculations: Determining property tax based on land area
- Land Records Modernization: Converting traditional measurements to digital formats
Educational Purpose: BighaKatha.com also serves an educational purpose by helping people understand the complex relationship between different land measurement systems used in West Bengal.
5. No Professional Advice
The Site cannot and does not contain professional advice. The information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of legal, financial, real estate, or surveying advice. The use or reliance of any information contained on this site is solely at your own risk.
For specific advice related to your situation, you should consult:
- Licensed land surveyors (লাইসেন্সপ্রাপ্ত জরিপকারী)
- Government land records offices (ভূমি দপ্তর)
- Qualified lawyers specializing in property law
- Certified real estate professionals
- Government-approved property evaluators
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