Measurement of land in Punjab
= Measurement of land in Punjab
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In Punjab, India, land measurement is conducted using traditional units and the metric system. The most commonly used traditional units include: 1. **Biswa**: A unit of area measurement, where 1 Biswa is typically equal to about 1/20 of an acre or around 0.05 acres, though this can vary slightly by specific local practices. 2. **Kanal**: A Kanal is equal to 20 Biswas, or approximately 1/5 of an acre.