Local land records. The right local math.
About the Build
Paimaish turns the language of regional land records into clear, explainable figures.
The problem
Lawyers, landowners and citizens regularly encounter sale deeds, jamabandis, mutation records, partition documents and compensation files expressed in units such as Kanal–Marla, Bigha–Biswa–Biswansi, Killa and Ghumaon.
These are not uniform measures. Their value can change according to the local Karam length, chain, tract, settlement system and State. A generic conversion table can therefore produce a figure that looks precise but is materially wrong for the record being examined.
The problem
Paimaish first asks users to identify the relevant Punjab tract, Haryana settlement system, Himachal Pradesh district group or Rajasthan chain length/legacy. It then applies the appropriate local conversion ladder.
Users can:
- convert a single land unit;
- enter a mixed Kanal–Marla record;
- work directly with Bigha–Biswa–Biswansi entries;
- translate a rate per unit across equivalent measures; and
- add or subtract two land records** without manually normalising them first.
Every result is presented across relevant local and standard units. A user can open any result to inspect the step-by-step arithmetic behind it. Where the selected record system does not define a unit, Paimaish displays `***` instead of manufacturing a plausible-looking conversion.
Designed for practical legal work
Paimaish can assist with calculations and explanations in:
- conveyancing and title review;
- partition and inheritance matters;
- land acquisition and compensation;
- valuation and rate comparison;
- property disputes; and
- clear communication of land measurements to clients.
The submitted [web converter](https://paimaish.nirwangoel.com/convert.html) is free, requires no account and can work offline as an installable progressive web app.
A continuing product, not a one-off prototype
The website extends the same regional conversion model used by the [published Paimaish app for iPhone and iPad]
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/paimaish-land-unit-converter/id6802055827The iOS product demonstrates the broader vision through:
- – interfaces in English, Hindi and Punjabi;
- – pinned units and conversion history;
- – calculation sharing and export; and
- – a privacy-first design, with Apple’s listing stating that app data is not collected.
The website was built and refined through AI-assisted coding, using the shipped iOS product and regional land-measurement tables as its domain reference.
Responsible-use note: Paimaish is a calculation and comprehension aid. It does not provide legal advice and is not a substitute for the governing revenue record, official measurement or professional verification.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Legaltech Tooling
- Pro Bono & A2J
- Planning & Zoning
Key Features
Regional intelligence, transparent arithmetic and practical workflows for real land records.
Region-aware conversion
- Local rules, not generic assumptions: Paimaish applies the relevant conversion model for Punjab tracts, Haryana settlement systems, Himachal Pradesh district groups Rajasthan chain lengths.
- Nineteen local and standard units: Convert between familiar revenue units and measures such as square feet, square yards, square metres, acres and hectares.
- Record-system applicability: Available units and conversion ladders change responsibly according to the selected region and historical system.
Five practical workflows
- Single Unit — enter one value and see every relevant equivalent.
- Kanal / Marla — enter mixed records exactly as they are written.
- Legacy Units — work directly with Bigha, Biswa and Biswansi.
- Rate per Unit — translate a land price across equivalent units.
- Record Calculator — add or subtract two Kanal–Marla or Bigha–Biswa—Biswansi entries.
Explainable and responsible results
- Step-by-step calculations: Open any result to inspect the arithmetic behind the final figure.
- No fabricated conversions: Unsupported units display `***` instead of a misleading number.
- Context beside the calculation: Reference tables, regional notes and cautions explain why the same unit may vary by place or settlement system.
Accessible on the web
- Free and immediate: The web converter requires no account or registration.
- Offline-capable: Progressive web app support allows calculations to continue after the working shell has been cached.
- Browser-based access: Users can open the tool without installing a native application.
