About Nepali Land Measurement Units
The units of measurement of area of land depends on the part of the country where they are being used, with the Bigha-Katha-Dhur measurements common in the Terai region while the Ropani-Aana measurements are common in hilly and mountainous regions.
Terai Region Units
| Unit | Divisions | Square Meters | Square Feet | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dhur | - | 16.93 m² | 182.25 sq.ft. | - |
| 1 Katha | 20 Dhur | 338.60 m² | 3,645 sq.ft. | 442 square yards |
| 1 Bigha | 20 Katha | 6,772.00 m² | 72,900 sq.ft. | ≈13.31 Ropani |
Hilly and Mountainous Region Units
| Unit | Divisions | Square Meters | Square Feet | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Daam | - | 1.99 m² | 21.39 sq.ft. | - |
| 1 Paisa | 4 Daam | 7.96 m² | 85.56 sq.ft. | - |
| 1 Aana | 4 Paisa | 31.84 m² | 342.24 sq.ft. | 16 Daam |
| 1 Ropani | 16 Aana | 509.44 m² | 5,475.84 sq.ft. | 74ft × 74ft |