1 Decimal = How Many Sq Ft in Odisha? Complete Land Measurement Guide

The quick answer

1 decimal (dismil) = 435.6 square feet = 40.47 square metres = 1/100 acre.

The decimal is the most common unit in Odisha's land records (khatiyan), alongside the acre. Builders and brokers usually quote plots in square feet, so you will often need to convert between the two.

Odisha land units at a glance

Decimal to square feet table

How to convert yourself

• Decimal → sq ft: multiply by 435.6. Example: 4.5 decimal × 435.6 = 1,960.2 sq ft.
• Sq ft → decimal: divide by 435.6. Example: 2,400 ÷ 435.6 = 5.51 decimal.
• Acre → decimal: multiply by 100. Example: 0.35 acre = 35 decimal.

Or use our Odisha Land Unit Converter to see every unit at once.

Common plot sizes in decimals

Comparing prices: per decimal vs per sq ft

Plots in Odisha are often priced per decimal. To compare with a price per square foot, divide the per-decimal price by 435.6. For example, ₹8,00,000 per decimal ≈ ₹1,837 per sq ft. This makes it easier to compare plots, flats and nearby circle rates.

Why the same plot shows different areas

It is common to see slightly different figures for one plot in the sale deed, the khatiyan and the broker's brochure. The usual reasons are:

• Rounding: records may round to two decimal places of a decimal, which can hide 10–20 sq ft.
• Road widening or setbacks: part of a plot may have been taken for a road since the last survey.
• Built-up vs plot area: brochures sometimes mix up the land area with the construction area.
• Old survey errors: older settlement records can differ from a modern measurement.

Small differences are normal, but always pay for the area recorded in the official documents and measured on site – not the figure in an advertisement.

Measuring a plot yourself

For a quick check, measure the length and breadth of a rectangular plot in feet, multiply them to get square feet, and divide by 435.6 to get decimals. For an irregular plot, split it into rectangles and triangles, work out each area, and add them up. A tape measure and this method will tell you within a few percent whether the seller's figure is reasonable. For the final purchase, rely on a licensed amin or surveyor.

Checklist before buying land in Odisha

1. Check the khatiyan on the official Bhulekh Odisha portal: owner name, plot number, area and kisam (land type).
2. Match the area in the khatiyan, the sale deed and a physical measurement by a licensed amin.
3. Check the kisam: agricultural land usually needs conversion before you can build a house.
4. Check encumbrances such as loans or court cases through the registration office.
5. Budget for registration: stamp duty and registration fees add several percent to the price – confirm current rates with the sub-registrar office.

Conversions here are standard values. Rely on official revenue records for any legal transaction.

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