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Nepali Land Measurement Units: Ropani, Aana, Bigha Explained

Nepali Land Measurement Units

Nepal uses a unique system of land measurement that varies by region. Understanding these units is essential for property transactions, agriculture, and land management.

Terai (Southern Plains) System

UnitEquivalent
1 Bigha20 Kattha
1 Kattha20 Dhur
1 Bigha6,772.63 sq. meters
1 Kattha338.63 sq. meters
1 Dhur16.93 sq. meters

Hill Region System

UnitEquivalent
1 Ropani4 Aana
1 Aana4 Paisa
1 Paisa4 Dam
1 Ropani508.72 sq. meters
1 Aana31.80 sq. meters
1 Paisa7.95 sq. meters
1 Dam1.99 sq. meters

Converting Between Systems

Converting between Terai and Hill measurement systems can be confusing. Here are some useful equivalents:

  • 1 Bigha ≈ 13.31 Ropani
  • 1 Ropani ≈ 0.075 Bigha
  • 1 Kattha ≈ 0.67 Ropani
  • 1 Ropani ≈ 5,476 sq. feet

Use our Unit Converter to easily convert between all Nepali land measurement units.

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