Bigha, Sq Yard, Acre: Dholera Plot Units Explained
Plots in Dholera are quoted in a confusing mix of units, and the bigha is not even standardised. Here are the safe conversions and how to read the official land codes.
The conversions to trust
Plots are quoted in square feet, square yard, bigha or acre. Safe conversions: 1 acre = 4,840 sq yd = 43,560 sq ft; 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft. DURABLE
1 bigha in Gujarat is commonly about 2,500 sq yd (roughly half an acre), but bigha is not standardised and varies by region, so always confirm the local bigha before relying on it. DURABLE
Reading FP and TP codes
These are the official land references. TP 4B2 identifies the Town Planning scheme and sub-block the land sits in, and FP followed by a number is the Final Plot number assigned when the scheme reconstituted the land. DURABLE Seeing a real TP and FP reference ties a marketed plot to a sanctioned parcel, which is a good sign; you can then verify that FP against the sanctioned layout and title records.
Under a Town Planning scheme, original land parcels are reconstituted and each gets a Final Plot (FP) number with a defined location and area. DURABLE FP allotment and TP-scheme status are value drivers, and confirming the FP number ties a marketed plot to a real, sanctioned parcel, which is part of proper due diligence.
FAQ
How are plots measured in Dholera, and what are the conversions?
Plots are quoted in square feet, square yard, bigha or acre. Safe conversions: 1 acre = 4,840 sq yd = 43,560 sq ft; 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft. DURABLE
1 bigha in Gujarat is commonly about 2,500 sq yd (roughly half an acre), but bigha is not standardised and varies by region, so always confirm the local bigha before relying on it. DURABLE
What does something like FP 558 or TP 4B2 mean in a plot listing?
These are the official land references. TP 4B2 identifies the Town Planning scheme and sub-block the land sits in, and FP followed by a number is the Final Plot number assigned when the scheme reconstituted the land. DURABLE Seeing a real TP and FP reference ties a marketed plot to a sanctioned parcel, which is a good sign; you can then verify that FP against the sanctioned layout and title records.