Kattha

Summary

Kattha is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in Nepal, especially in agricultural contexts. It remains important for land transactions, farming, and insurance policies tied to land area.

Recent activity

28/09Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance issued rainfall-indexed paddy insurance covering 3,304 kattha in nine districts.

15/09Rakesh Mahato rents 10 kattha of land for vegetable farming after losing his original land to Koshi river erosion.

Context

Kattha is a customary land measurement unit in Nepal, often used alongside other traditional units like ropani and bigha. It plays a crucial role in agriculture, land leasing, and insurance, as many rural farmers and landowners still refer to their land holdings in kattha. Recent developments include the introduction of rainfall-based crop insurance policies that specify coverage in kattha units, highlighting its ongoing relevance in agricultural risk management. The unit is also central in stories of land loss and rental farming, such as those affected by river erosion.