Punjab land measurement uses the historic Marla-Kanal-Killa system, established during British revenue settlements and maintained under the Punjab Land Revenue Act 1887. Online land records (Fard) are managed on the Punjab Jamabandi portal.
In Punjab, 1 Killa is exactly equal to 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft). One Killa contains 8 Kanals, and each Kanal contains 20 Marlas. This uniform system makes land valuation across Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Patiala highly consistent.
Official Punjab Land Measurement Standards
Punjab revenue department baseline conversion figures:
- 1 Marla: 272.25 square feet (30.25 sq yards / 25.29 sq meters).
- 1 Kanal: 20 Marlas = 5,445 square feet (605 sq yards / 505.85 sq meters).
- 1 Killa (Acre): 8 Kanals = 160 Marlas = 43,560 square feet (4,840 sq yards).
- 1 Sarsai: 1/9th of a Marla = 30.25 square feet.
- 1 Ghumaon: Equivalent to 1 Killa / Acre (8 Kanals).
Reading Punjab Fard Jamabandi Records
On the official Punjab Jamabandi Portal, land ownership (Khewat/Khatoni) is specified in Kanal-Marla-Sarsai format (e.g. 4-12-0 means 4 Kanals, 12 Marlas).
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