Understanding Land Measurement in Punjab & Haryana
Land administration in Punjab and Haryana is governed by the Punjab Land Revenue Act of 1887 and the historic consolidation of land holdings (Chakbandi / Killa-bandi) under the East Punjab Holdings Act of 1948.
In the modern online Jamabandi portals (Punjab Land Records Society - PLRS and Haryana Web-HALRIS), agricultural land is officially recorded in Killa, Kanal, and Marla, along with metric Hectares.
The consolidation system created a perfectly standardized grid: 1 Killa is mathematically identical to 1 International Acre (43,560 square feet), divided into 8 Kanals and 160 Marlas. A block of 25 Killas forms a Murabba.
The Karam & Consolidation Measurement Scale
The fundamental base unit of linear length in Punjab and Haryana land measurement is the Karam (step / pace):
- Standard Consolidation Karam = 66 inches (5.5 feet / 1.6764 m): A square of 1 Karam × 1 Karam forms 1 Sarsahi (30.25 sq ft). 9 Sarsahis make 1 Marla (272.25 sq ft), 20 Marlas make 1 Kanal (5,445 sq ft), and 8 Kanals make 1 Killa (43,560 sq ft / 1 Acre).
- Traditional Customary Karam = 60 inches (5.0 feet): Used historically in certain non-consolidated pockets, where 1 Sarsahi = 25 sq ft, 1 Marla = 225 sq ft, 1 Kanal = 4,500 sq ft, and 1 Ghumaon = 36,000 sq ft (0.8264 Acre).
Important Land Conversion Formulas
These mathematical formulas define the statutory relationships in Punjab and Haryana Jamabandi records.
Killa to Kanal
One Killa (Acre) contains exactly 8 Kanals.
Kanal = Killa × 8
Kanal to Marla
One Kanal contains exactly 20 Marlas.
Marla = Kanal × 20
Marla to Sarsahi
One Marla contains exactly 9 Sarsahis (Square Karams).
Sarsahi = Marla × 9
Murabba to Killa
One Murabba contains exactly 25 Killas (25 Acres).
Killa = Murabba × 25
Important Verified Standard Values (Standard Killa Benchmark)
- 1 Murabba = 25 Killas = 25 Acres = 1,089,000 sq ft (101,171.41 sq m)
- 1 Killa / Acre = 8 Kanals = 160 Marlas = 43,560 sq ft (4,840 sq yd)
- 1 Kanal = 20 Marlas = 5,445 sq ft (605 sq yd = 505.857 sq m)
- 1 Marla = 9 Sarsahis = 272.25 sq ft (30.25 sq yd = 25.293 sq m)
- 1 Sarsahi = 1 Square Karam (5.5 ft × 5.5 ft) = 30.25 sq ft
- 1 Hectare = 10,000 sq m = 2.471 Acres = 19.768 Kanals
How to Use the Punjab & Haryana Land Calculator
- Select the operational mode: Choose Standard Killa / Jamabandi (66-inch Karam) for official revenue and property records, or Traditional Customary for old 225 sq ft Marla holdings.
- Enter the area value: Type the numeric quantity you wish to convert.
- Select From Unit: Choose your source unit (e.g., Killa, Kanal, Marla, Murabba, Acre, Hectare).
- Select To Unit: Choose the target unit for conversion.
- Read the verified result: The deterministic calculation engine displays the exact result along with the single-unit baseline.
Verified Punjab & Haryana Land Conversion Table (Standard Killa)
| Land Unit | Square Feet | Square Metres | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murabba (मुरब्बा) | 1,089,000 | 101,171.41056 | 25 Killas / 25 Acres |
| Killa / Acre (किल्ला) | 43,560 | 4,046.8564224 | Standard Agricultural Unit (8 Kanals) |
| Kanal (कनाल) | 5,445 | 505.8570528 | 20 Marlas (605 sq yd) |
| Marla (मरला) | 272.25 | 25.29285264 | 9 Sarsahis (30.25 sq yd) |
| Sarsahi (सरसाही) | 30.25 | 2.81031696 | 1 Square Karam (5.5 ft × 5.5 ft) |
| Hectare (हेक्टेयर) | 107,639.104 | 10,000 | Statutory SI Metric Unit |
Frequently Asked Questions
पंजाब और हरियाणा में 1 किल्ले में कितने कनाल और मरले होते हैं?
पंजाब और हरियाणा के मानक जमाबंदी रिकॉर्ड के अनुसार 1 किल्ले (Killa) में 8 कनाल और 160 मरले (1 कनाल = 20 मरले) होते हैं।
1 मरला कितने वर्ग फीट और वर्ग गज का होता है?
मानक 66-इंच करम (चकबंदी मानक) के अनुसार 1 मरला = 272.25 वर्ग फीट (30.25 वर्ग गज या 25.293 वर्ग मीटर) होता है।
1 मुरब्बा (Murabba) में कितनी जमीन होती है?
1 मुरब्बा = 25 किल्ले = 25 एकड़ = 200 कनाल = 1,089,000 वर्ग फीट (लगभग 10.117 हेक्टेयर) होता है।
किल्ला और एकड़ में क्या अंतर है?
पंजाब और हरियाणा में मानक किल्ला और एकड़ का क्षेत्रफल बिल्कुल एक समान (43,560 वर्ग फीट / 4,840 वर्ग गज) होता है।
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