Meaning of PURA

PURA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - புறா

A unit of land measurement used in Bengal and Assam, equivalent to approximately one-third of an acre. While not a native Tamil term, it might be found in historical land records in regions with Bengali or Assamese influence. Example: The land deed mentioned the property's size as 5 'puras,' indicating approximately 1.67 acres. This term reflects the diversity of land measurement units used across different regions of India. Understanding 'pura' and its conversion to standard units is important for interpreting historical land records and understanding land sizes.