Carpet Area vs Super Area in Gurgaon
When buying an apartment in Gurugram, one of the most common confusions buyers face is the difference between carpet area and super area. Understanding this difference is critical because it directly impacts pricing, usability, and long-term value of your home.
Let’s break it down in simple terms.
What Is Carpet Area?
Carpet Area is the actual usable area inside your apartment.
It includes:
Bedrooms
Living & dining area
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Internal passages
It does NOT include:
Balconies
External walls
Common areas like lifts, stairs, clubhouse, etc.
📌 As per RERA, carpet area is the standard unit on which properties should be sold.
What Is Super Area?
Super Area includes:
Carpet area
Balconies
External walls
A proportionate share of common areas such as:
Lifts
Staircases
Lobbies
Clubhouse
This is why the super area is always significantly higher than the carpet area.
Taxation of Properties
It is also important to note that stamp duty and registration charges in Gurugram are calculated on the value derived from the super area (as per circle rate or agreement value, whichever is higher), even though the usable space is defined by the carpet area.
