Land & Real Estate
6 min read
2026-10-08
Nepal Land Measurement Guide: Ropani vs Bigha and Malpot Registration Taxes
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Deepak Chalise
Founder & Software Architect, Chalise Tech
Convert Land Units & Calculate Malpot TaxFree Tool • FY 2083/84
Land measurement in Nepal uses two distinct cadastral systems: the Ropani hierarchy across the Kathmandu Valley and hilly districts, and the Bigha hierarchy across the southern Terai plains.
Key Takeaways & Summary
- 1 Ropani equals 16 Aana, 64 Paisa, 256 Daam, or 5,476 Square Feet.
- 1 Bigha equals 20 Kattha, 400 Dhur, or 72,900 Square Feet.
- 1 Bigha is equivalent to approximately 13.31 Ropani.
- Land registration in a female family members name grants a 25% to 50% rebate on official deed transfer fees.
Hilly Region (Ropani) Unit Hierarchy
The hill cadastral system operates on base-4 and base-16 multiples:
| Unit | Sub-units | Square Feet (Sq. Ft.) | Square Meters (Sq. M.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ropani | 16 Aana | 5,476.00 sq ft | 508.74 sq m |
| 1 Aana | 4 Paisa | 342.25 sq ft | 31.80 sq m |
| 1 Paisa | 4 Daam | 85.56 sq ft | 7.95 sq m |
| 1 Daam | Base Unit | 21.39 sq ft | 1.99 sq m |
Terai Region (Bigha) Unit Hierarchy
The Terai plains follow a base-20 system suited for expansive agricultural and urban plots:
| Unit | Sub-units | Square Feet (Sq. Ft.) | Square Meters (Sq. M.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 20 Kattha | 72,900.00 sq ft | 6,772.63 sq m |
| 1 Kattha | 20 Dhur | 3,645.00 sq ft | 338.63 sq m |
| 1 Dhur | Base Unit | 182.25 sq ft | 16.93 sq m |
| 1 Kanwa | 1/16th Dhur | 11.39 sq ft | 1.06 sq m |
💡 Pro Tip: When buying property in municipal boundary corridors, verify total square footage from the official blueprint to prevent surveyor boundary disputes.
Final Thoughts
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