What is Guntha?
Guntha (also spelled Gunta or Gonta) is a traditional land measurement unit used primarily in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and parts of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the most commonly used units in the Deccan plateau region.
Exact Conversion Values
- 1 Guntha = 1,089 Square Feet
- 1 Guntha = 101.17 Square Meters
- 1 Guntha = 0.025 Acres
- 1 Guntha = 0.010117 Hectares
- 40 Guntha = 1 Acre
Regional Variations
In most of Maharashtra and Karnataka, 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq ft is the standard. However, in some rural areas of Vidarbha, older records use 1 Guntha = 1,000 sq ft (rounded). Always confirm with the local Tehsildar.
Guntha to Sq Ft Conversion Table
- 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq ft
- 2 Guntha = 2,178 sq ft
- 5 Guntha = 5,445 sq ft
- 10 Guntha = 10,890 sq ft
- 20 Guntha = 21,780 sq ft
- 40 Guntha = 43,560 sq ft (1 Acre)
How to Verify
Cross-check the Guntha measurement with the 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) in Maharashtra or the RTC (Record of Rights) in Karnataka. Both documents state the area in both local and metric units.