What is Dhur?
Dhur is the smallest standard land measurement unit in Bihar and Jharkhand. It forms the base of the local measurement hierarchy: 20 Dhur = 1 Katha, 20 Katha = 1 Bigha.
Exact Value
- 1 Dhur = 68.0625 Square Feet
- 1 Dhur = 6.32 Square Meters
- 20 Dhur = 1 Katha = 1,361.25 sq ft
- 400 Dhur = 1 Bigha = 27,225 sq ft
The Laggi System
In rural Bihar, some areas still use the Laggi (measuring rod) system. 1 Laggi = 13.2 feet, and 1 Dhur = (13.2 × 13.2 / 4) ≈ 43.5 sq ft in some older records. Always ask which system the seller uses.
Dhur Conversion Table
- 1 Dhur = 68.06 sq ft
- 5 Dhur = 340.31 sq ft
- 10 Dhur = 680.63 sq ft
- 20 Dhur = 1,361.25 sq ft (1 Katha)
- 100 Dhur = 6,806 sq ft
Verify on Bihar Bhulekh
Check measurements at bhulekh.bihar.gov.in. The portal lists area in Decimal (0.01 Acre) and local units. Cross-reference both to catch discrepancies before purchase.