WorldSeptember 3, 2026

guntas

GUN-tuhz

Definition

A unit of land measurement historically used in parts of India, particularly Karnataka, equal to 1/40th of an acre.

Etymology

Derived from the Kannada word 'gunta' (or 'gunte'), meaning a small plot or pond, which was adapted into colonial-era land revenue records as a standardized unit of area.

In the news

The article uses the term to specify the size of the disputed property, noting that the land measured 28 guntas in total.

Revisional Powers Under Karnataka Land Revenue Act Cannot Be Exercised Beyond Three-Year Limitation Period: Supreme Court

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