Common Units in Goa
Land in Goa is measured using several units depending on the context. Official government records use square metres (sq.m). Real estate agents often quote in square feet (sq.ft) or square yards (sq.yd). Agricultural land may be described in acres, hectares, or the local unit 'alqueire'. Understanding these conversions is essential for accurate comparison and valuation.
Conversion Table
Key conversions: 1 square metre = 10.764 square feet. 1 acre = 4,047 square metres = 43,560 square feet. 1 hectare = 10,000 square metres = 2.471 acres. 1 guntha = 101.17 square metres = 1,089 square feet. 1 cent = 40.47 square metres = 435.6 square feet. 1 bigha (varies by region) ≈ 1,620 square metres in some Goa contexts. 1 alqueire ≈ 2,500 square metres (traditional Goan/Portuguese unit).
Practical Tips
Always verify the unit being used when discussing property prices. A plot quoted at '₹10,000 per metre' could mean per square metre (common for land) or per running metre (sometimes used for road-facing plots). Similarly, apartment prices quoted 'per sq.ft' should specify whether they refer to carpet area, built-up area, or super built-up area — these can differ by 20-30%. When comparing properties, convert all measurements to a common unit (sq.m is the most precise) to ensure accurate comparison.
Official Standards
For all official purposes — sale deeds, government records, Development Permission applications — square metres is the standard unit in Goa. Your sale deed should always specify the property area in square metres. If the area is also mentioned in other units, ensure the sq.m figure is correct as that's the legally binding measurement. When commissioning a survey, request the report in square metres with the survey plan drawn to a standard scale.
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