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Lucknow plot listings live in two languages — gaj and sq.ft. A seller will quote "sau gaj ka plot"; the same plot on a portal will read "900 sq.ft.". Buyers who don't know the conversion either overpay or walk away from a fair deal. Naap saaf samjho, daam saaf banta hai — understand the measurement clearly, and the price negotiation falls into place. This page is the complete reference for Lucknow plot buyers — the conversion math, the area-by-area prices, and the SRO verification process.
We have built this from registry data and our own ground experience running Estone Infra at Adampur Naubasta on Sultanpur Road, where plot sizes range from 1,000 sq.ft. (111 gaj) to 3,000 sq.ft. (333 gaj). Below you will find the gaj/biswa/bigha conversion tables, prices for 100, 150, 200 and 250 gaj plots across every Lucknow corridor, what fits on each, and the cultural context behind why Lucknow still quotes in gaj.
What is a gaj? (UP / North-India unit)
A gaj is a North Indian unit of area equal to one square yard, which is exactly 9 square feet or about 0.836 square metres. The word comes from the Persian gaz (yardstick) and entered Indian land records during the Mughal period when revenue was measured in gaz, biswa and bigha. Today the gaj is the default unit in plot listings across Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Rajasthan. It survived in real estate vocabulary because it is a comfortable family-scale unit — "sau gaj" (100 gaj) feels intuitively like a small-house plot, whereas "900 square feet" sounds technical.
For Lucknow buyers the practical rule is simple: multiply gaj by 9 to get sq.ft. So 100 gaj = 900 sq.ft., 200 gaj = 1,800 sq.ft. and so on. Always confirm with the seller that they are using the standard gaj of 9 sq.ft. — some rural pockets use older variants where 1 gaj is slightly different.
Conversion tables — gaj, sq.ft., sq.m., biswa, bigha
Here is the complete conversion reference. Bookmark this — you will use it every time you compare a Bhulekh UP record to a portal listing.
Basic gaj-to-sq.ft. table
| Gaj | Sq.ft. | Sq.m. | Common usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 gaj | 450 sq.ft. | 41.8 sq.m. | Very small / shop plot |
| 75 gaj | 675 sq.ft. | 62.7 sq.m. | Compact house |
| 100 gaj | 900 sq.ft. | 83.6 sq.m. | Most popular family size |
| 112 gaj | 1,008 sq.ft. (≈1,000) | 93.6 sq.m. | Standard 1000 sq.ft. equivalent |
| 150 gaj | 1,350 sq.ft. | 125.4 sq.m. | Comfortable 3BHK |
| 200 gaj | 1,800 sq.ft. | 167.2 sq.m. | 4BHK + parking + garden |
| 250 gaj | 2,250 sq.ft. | 208.9 sq.m. | Premium family villa |
| 300 gaj | 2,700 sq.ft. | 250.7 sq.m. | Large bungalow |
| 333 gaj | 2,997 sq.ft. (≈3,000) | 278.7 sq.m. | Estone's largest plot size |
Biswa and bigha — UP standard
| Unit | In gaj | In sq.ft. | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 biswa (pakka, UP) | ≈151 gaj | 1,361.25 sq.ft. | Tehsil land records |
| 1 bigha (UP standard) | 3,025 gaj | 27,225 sq.ft. | Agricultural / large land |
| 20 biswa | 3,025 gaj | 27,225 sq.ft. | Equals 1 bigha |
| 1 acre | 4,840 gaj | 43,560 sq.ft. | Township-level land |
| 1 hectare | 11,960 gaj | 1,07,639 sq.ft. | Industrial / large project |
Important caveats. First, kachcha biswa exists in some UP rural pockets and is smaller than pakka biswa — always confirm. Second, bigha varies by state — Rajasthan bigha is much larger than UP bigha; always confirm the state convention. Third, the patwari's field records may use slightly different conversions; the legally binding number is whatever appears in the Sale Deed and the Bhulekh UP entry. Bharosa kaagaz pe rakho, baatein bahut hoti hain — trust the paper, not the conversation.
100 gaj plot price in Lucknow by area
A 100 gaj plot equals 900 sq.ft. Here is the corridor-by-corridor 2026 price for this size:
| Corridor | Rate ₹/sq.ft. | 100 gaj (900 sq.ft.) price |
|---|---|---|
| Mohanlalganj fringe | ₹650–₹2,000 | ₹5.85L–₹18L |
| Sultanpur Road frontier (Estone) | ₹1,750 | ₹15.75L |
| Sultanpur Road Zone 2 | ₹2,200–₹5,000 | ₹19.8L–₹45L |
| Hardoi Road | ₹1,200–₹3,000 | ₹10.8L–₹27L |
| IIM Road / Sitapur Road | ₹2,500–₹5,500 | ₹22.5L–₹49.5L |
| Faizabad Road | ₹3,000–₹6,500 | ₹27L–₹58.5L |
| Gomti Nagar Extension | ₹4,500–₹9,500 | ₹40.5L–₹85.5L |
| Amar Shaheed Path | ₹6,500–₹12,000 | ₹58.5L–₹1.08Cr |
The Sultanpur Road frontier at ₹15.75L for 100 gaj is the budget-buyer's sweet spot — RERA registered, LDA-NOC clear, gated, with the LDA Wellness City launch coming in 2026 to reset the floor at ₹4,000+/sq.ft. Detailed corridor pillar: Sultanpur Road plots Lucknow.
150 gaj, 200 gaj, 250 gaj — price by area
Here are the larger sizes that families typically target for permanent homes.
| Corridor | 150 gaj (1,350 sq.ft.) | 200 gaj (1,800 sq.ft.) | 250 gaj (2,250 sq.ft.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohanlalganj fringe | ₹8.8L–₹27L | ₹11.7L–₹36L | ₹14.6L–₹45L |
| Sultanpur Road frontier | ₹23.6L | ₹31.5L | ₹39.4L |
| Sultanpur Road Zone 2 | ₹29.7L–₹67.5L | ₹39.6L–₹90L | ₹49.5L–₹1.13Cr |
| Hardoi Road | ₹16.2L–₹40.5L | ₹21.6L–₹54L | ₹27L–₹67.5L |
| IIM Road / Sitapur Road | ₹33.8L–₹74.3L | ₹45L–₹99L | ₹56.3L–₹1.24Cr |
| Faizabad Road | ₹40.5L–₹87.8L | ₹54L–₹1.17Cr | ₹67.5L–₹1.46Cr |
| Gomti Nagar Extension | ₹60.8L–₹1.28Cr | ₹81L–₹1.71Cr | ₹1.01Cr–₹2.14Cr |
| Amar Shaheed Path | ₹87.8L–₹1.62Cr | ₹1.17Cr–₹2.16Cr | ₹1.46Cr–₹2.7Cr |
The pattern repeats — smaller corridors offer the most plot for the rupee. A 200 gaj plot at Sultanpur Road frontier (₹31.5L) is the same size as a 200 gaj plot in Gomti Nagar Extension (₹1Cr+), but you get RERA + LDA NOC + Outer Ring Road catchment + LDA Wellness City spillover at one-third the cost.
What size house fits on 100 gaj / 200 gaj?
Lucknow LDA building bye-laws permit a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 2.0–2.5 with 25% mandatory open setback. Here is what that translates to in liveable built-up area across G+2 floors:
| Plot size | Sq.ft. | Built-up @ FAR 2.0 | Built-up @ FAR 2.5 | Comfortable layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 gaj | 900 sq.ft. | 1,800 sq.ft. | 2,250 sq.ft. | 2-3 BHK + parking |
| 150 gaj | 1,350 sq.ft. | 2,700 sq.ft. | 3,375 sq.ft. | 3 BHK + study + parking |
| 200 gaj | 1,800 sq.ft. | 3,600 sq.ft. | 4,500 sq.ft. | 4 BHK + drawing + garden |
| 250 gaj | 2,250 sq.ft. | 4,500 sq.ft. | 5,625 sq.ft. | 4 BHK villa + lawn |
| 300 gaj | 2,700 sq.ft. | 5,400 sq.ft. | 6,750 sq.ft. | Large bungalow |
For most Lucknow families, 100 gaj is tight, 150 gaj is comfortable, 200 gaj is generous, and 250+ gaj is premium. Apni jeb aur apne parivaar ke hisab se chuno — choose by your wallet and your family size. Vastu placement of entrance, kitchen, and master bedroom is a separate consideration — see vastu compliant plots in Lucknow.
Why Lucknow listings often quote in gaj (cultural context)
Three reasons Lucknow plot listings still default to gaj, biswa and bigha rather than sq.ft.:
- Tehsil revenue records use gaj/biswa/bigha. The patwari does not maintain sq.ft. records, so any reference back to land titles speaks the gaj language.
- Buyer comfort — UP, Delhi-NCR and Punjab buyers grew up with gaj. "Sau gaj" feels native; "900 sq.ft." feels foreign. Sellers cater to this comfort.
- Resale market — secondary plot sales in Lucknow happen mostly in informal channels where gaj is the universal language. RERA-registered new projects use sq.ft. but quote in gaj alongside.
Practical advice: when you see a listing, immediately convert and write down both units. Sahi naap saaf rakho. Negotiate per-sq.ft. for clarity but have the gaj equivalent ready since the seller will quote that way. RERA-registered Lucknow projects must declare area in sq.ft. and sq.m. on the registration certificate, so always cross-check the Sale Deed area against the RERA listing.
How to verify a plot's exact area at the SRO
A plot's legally binding area is the one written in the Sale Deed and recorded at the Sub-Registrar Office. Three sources to cross-check:
- Bhulekh UP (upbhulekh.gov.in) — pull the khasra-khatauni for the plot. Tehsil records will show area in biswa or sq.m. Convert to sq.ft. to compare.
- Earlier Sale Deed — area is usually written in both sq.ft. and sq.m. The chain of registries should show consistent area.
- Tehsil amin survey — engage an empanelled amin (surveyor) for a GPS-based field measurement. This costs ₹2,000–₹5,000 but resolves disputes definitively.
If the three numbers don't match, you have a measurement dispute. Common causes: seller has informally encroached on adjoining land; earlier registry was done on rounded numbers; tehsil records were never updated after a previous sub-division. Resolve before paying token money. Aaj ka sabr kal ka nuksaan bachata hai — patience today saves loss tomorrow. Detailed walkthrough: Bhulekh UP plot verification guide.
Stamp duty math for gaj-sized plots
Stamp duty in UP is calculated on the higher of (a) the actual transaction price or (b) the circle-rate-based government valuation for that khasra. On a 100 gaj (900 sq.ft.) plot at ₹1,750/sq.ft. on Sultanpur Road, the math is:
- Plot price = 900 × ₹1,750 = ₹15,75,000
- Stamp duty (male, 7%) = ₹1,10,250
- Registration (1%, capped ₹30,000) = ₹15,750
- Drafting + mutation ≈ ₹15,000
- Total all-in ≈ ₹17.16 lakh
For 200 gaj (1,800 sq.ft.) at ₹1,750: ₹31.5L + ₹2.205L stamp + ₹30,000 registration + ₹15,000 mutation + drafting = approximately ₹34.05L all-in. Detailed math: stamp duty on plots in UP. Budget overlay: plots under ₹20 lakh in Lucknow. Sq.ft. view: 1000 sq.ft. plot price in Lucknow.