Official Cadastral Multipliers & Reference Guide
The Department of Survey and Land Revenue Offices (Malpot Karyalaya) under the Government of Nepal utilize two primary systems for cadastral mapping and ownership deeds (Lalpurja).
Ropani Cadastral Units (Hilly Region)
- 1 Ropani 16 Aana = 5,476 sq. ft (508.72 m²)
- 1 Aana 4 Paisa = 342.25 sq. ft (31.80 m²)
- 1 Paisa 4 Daam = 85.56 sq. ft (7.95 m²)
- 1 Daam 21.39 sq. ft (1.99 m²)
Bigha Cadastral Units (Terai Region)
- 1 Bigha 20 Katha = 72,900 sq. ft (6,772.63 m²)
- 1 Katha 20 Dhur = 3,645 sq. ft (338.63 m²)
- 1 Dhur 16 Kanwa = 182.25 sq. ft (16.93 m²)
- 1 Kanwa 11.39 sq. ft (1.058 m²)