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Convert between Ropani, Aana, Paisa, Daam (Kathmandu/Hills) and Bigha, Kattha, Dhur (Terai), Square Feet, and Square Meters instantly.
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Nepal uses two completely different land measurement systems depending on geographical topography and administrative history:
- Ropani-Aana-Paisa-Dam — used throughout the Kathmandu Valley and hilly/mountainous districts.
- Bigha-Kattha-Dhur — used across the Terai/plains (Birgunj, Biratnagar, Chitwan, Janakpur, Butwal, Nepalgunj, Jhapa, etc.).
Hill System: Ropani-Aana-Paisa-Dam
In Kathmandu and the hills, land is bought and sold primarily in Aana (e.g. 3 Aana, 4 Aana residential plots) and Ropani:
| Unit | Subdivision | Sq. Feet | Sq. Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ropani | = 16 Aana | 5,476 | 508.74 |
| 1 Aana | = 4 Paisa | 342.25 | 31.80 |
| 1 Paisa | = 4 Dam | 85.56 | 7.95 |
| 1 Dam | — | 21.39 | 1.99 |
Terai System: Bigha-Kattha-Dhur
In the Terai, land sizes are significantly larger and measured in Kattha and Bigha:
| Unit | Subdivision | Sq. Feet | Sq. Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | = 20 Kattha | 72,900 | 6,772.63 |
| 1 Kattha | = 20 Dhur | 3,645 | 338.63 |
| 1 Dhur | — | 182.25 | 16.93 |
Cross-System Conversion: Ropani ↔ Bigha
To convert between the two regional systems, use Square Feet as the common bridge:
- 1 Bigha = 72,900 sq ft ÷ 5,476 sq ft/ropani ≈ 13.31 Ropani (13 Ropani, 5 Aana approx.)
- 1 Ropani ≈ 0.0751 Bigha (approximately 1.5 Kattha or 30 Dhur)
- 1 Kattha = 3,645 sq ft ≈ 10.65 Aana
Lalpurja (Deed) Measurements & Square Meters
Official Nepal Land Revenue Offices (Malpot Karyalaya) and cadastral maps now record land areas in Square Meters (Sq. M) on modern digital Lalpurjas. To quickly convert your Lalpurja square meters into Ropani, Aana, or Kattha, use our free Nepal Land Unit Converter.