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What is Gaj?

Gaj, or square yard, is a popular land measurement unit in North India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan. It has been used since ancient land measurement systems in India when it was a norm for dividing small pieces of land. One Gaj equals 9 square feet or 0.836 square metres. It is most commonly applied in property transactions, land surveys, and land records because it easily converts to other measurement systems.

What is Guntha?

Guntha is a traditional land measurement unit widely used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. One Guntha measures 1,089 square feet, equivalent to 121 Gaj (square yards). Unlike Gaj, which is very popular for city plots, Guntha is more applicable for agricultural land and large land deals. State governments continue to use Guntha in land registration even today, and it continues to be a significant unit for property assessment in semi-urban and rural regions.

Conversion Table for Gaj to Guntha

Gaj (Square Yards)	Guntha
1 Gaj	0.00826 Guntha
5 Gaj	0.0413 Guntha
10 Gaj	0.0826 Guntha
20 Gaj	0.1653 Guntha
50 Gaj	0.4132 Guntha
100 Gaj	0.8264 Guntha
200 Gaj	1.6529 Guntha
500 Gaj	4.1322 Guntha
1,000 Gaj	8.2645 Guntha

Since 1 Guntha = 121 Gaj, the conversion remains consistent across all values.

Value of One Gaj in Different States

The value of 1 Gaj (square yard) is the same everywhere in India, yet various states utilize different units to measure land. Irrespective of the state, 1 Gaj always equals 0.00826 Guntha in India. Although states have different land-measuring preferences (like square feet or acres), the conversion from Gaj to Guntha is always constant.

State	Value of 1 Gaj in Guntha
India	0.00826

How to Convert Gaj to Guntha?

With the help of our online area conversion tool, you can easily convert Gaj (Square Yards) to Guntha. Here are the steps:

1. Mention the name of the state where the property is situated because the method of land measurement could be different.

2. Mention the area in Gaj (sq. Gaj) that needs conversion.

3. Choose Guntha as the target unit of conversion.

4. Press the convert button to obtain the result instantly.

FAQ's On Gaj to Guntha Conversion

No, 1 Gaj = 9 square feet. Although both are utilized in land measurement, both are different units with different values for area.

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh states frequently use Guntha to measure agriculture and large landholdings.

One Guntha is equal to 121 Gaj. This fixed conversion is used across most states that follow traditional land measurement systems.

No, Gaj is a smaller unit used for measuring smaller plots, while Guntha is suitable for larger or agricultural land. You can convert between the two, but they are not the same.

No, the conversion between Gaj and Guntha is standard across India.

Guntha is typically used to measure agricultural land, farmhouses, and large open plots, especially in semi-urban and rural areas of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat.