In West Bengal, buying or selling land still often involves traditional units like Katha (Cottah), Chatak (Satak/Shotok), and Bigha. If you're planning to invest in land or property in South Kolkata, Baruipur, Joka, or New Town, understanding these measurements is essential.
What is a Katha or Cottah in West Bengal
Post on 2025-06-12
Convert Katha to Chatak & Square Feet
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What is a Katha or Cottah?
Katha (also spelled Kattha or Cottah) is a traditional land area unit commonly used in West Bengal. Its value varies across states in India, but in West Bengal, it has a standard value. Here’s the most accepted conversion:
- 1 Katha = 720 Sq. Feet
- 1 Katha = 16 Chatak / Satak / Shotok
- 1 Bigha = 20 Katha
- 3600 Sq. Feet
- 80 Chatak
Convert Katha to Chatak & Square Feet
| Unit | Equivalent | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Katha | 720 Sq. Feet | Standard unit in West Bengal |
| 1 Katha | 16 Chatak | Also known as Satak/Shotok |
| 1 Katha | 80 Sq. Yard | Commonly used in plot layouts |
| 1 Katha | 0.05 Bigha | 20 Kathas = 1 Bigha |
| 1 Katha | 0.0165 Acre | Used in legal/registry documents |
| 1 Katha | 1.6528 Decimal | Decimal is used in land survey maps |
| 1 Decimal | 0.605 Katha | Reverse conversion |
| 1 Acre | 60.5 Katha | Standard conversion in West Bengal |
| 1 Hectare | 149.5 Katha | Used in large-scale land projects |
Understanding land measurement terms like Katha helps you make smarter property decisions in West Bengal. Whether you’re dealing with agents, developers, or government offices-knowing your units saves time, confusion, and money.
Last update: 2025-06-20 15:03:18
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