Plot listings in Bhagalpur use a mix of units — katha, dhur, decimal and square feet. If you are comparing prices between two plots, you must first bring them to the same unit, otherwise a cheaper-looking plot may actually be more expensive per square foot. Here is a simple guide.
The units used in Bhagalpur
Katha is the most common unit in local conversation. In the Bhagalpur region, 1 katha is generally taken as 720 square feet, though the exact value can vary slightly by locality, so always confirm how the seller is counting.
Dhur is a sub-unit of katha: 1 katha = 20 dhur. It is used for smaller measurements and for describing odd-sized plots.
Decimal is a revenue-record unit used across Bihar: 1 decimal = 435.6 square feet, and 100 decimal = 1 acre. Government records and registry documents often use decimal.
Square feet is what most buyers understand best, and it is the safest unit for comparing prices.
Quick conversion reference
1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 100 decimal. 1 decimal = 435.6 sq ft. 1 katha (Bhagalpur) ≈ 720 sq ft ≈ 1.65 decimal. 1 dhur ≈ 36 sq ft. These figures are the commonly used local values — the registry document is always the final word on your plot’s exact area.
How to compare plot prices correctly
Always convert the asking price to price per square foot: divide the total price by the area in square feet. For example, a plot of 2 katha (about 1,440 sq ft) priced at 14.4 lakh comes to exactly 1,000 per sq ft. Now you can compare it fairly with a plot quoted in decimal or square feet.
Measure before you pay
Before registry, have the plot physically measured and match the result with the rakba written in the documents. A small difference between the papers and the ground is common; a large one is a warning sign.
All listings on Bhagalpur Properties mention area in the units buyers actually use, along with road width and registry status. Browse our plots for sale in Bhagalpur — and if you want help converting or comparing two plots, ask us, we do this every day.