What Khasra Records Tell You
| Information | What It Tells You | Why Important for Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name | Khatauni lists current owner(s) of the Khasra plot | Verify seller is the actual registered owner |
| Area | Total land area of the Khasra plot in bigha, hectare, or sq metres | Verify area matches sale deed and actual measurement |
| Land classification | Agricultural (irrigated/un-irrigated), wasteland, residential, forest | Know if diversion/CLU is needed before construction |
| Encumbrances | Loans, court attachments, government reservations on the land | Identifies liens or restrictions on the plot |
| Cultivation status | What is currently grown — seasonal, perennial, fallow | Agricultural land — relevant for diversion process |
| Mutations | History of ownership changes — inheritance, sale, partition | Verify chain of title; check for undisclosed transfers |
How to Check Khasra Records Online
Online Khasra Verification — State-wise Portals
- Uttar Pradesh: upbhulekh.gov.in — search by district, tehsil, village, Khasra number
- Madhya Pradesh: mpbhulekh.gov.in — Bhu-Abhilekh portal
- Rajasthan: apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in
- Haryana: jamabandi.nic.in — Jamabandi records online
- Punjab: plrs.punjab.gov.in
- Delhi: dlrc.delhigovt.nic.in
- Bihar: biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in
- Uttarakhand: bhulekh.uk.gov.in
Related Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
Khasra is the unique identification number assigned to each revenue land parcel in villages and peri-urban areas — primarily in North India (UP, MP, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi). The Khasra register records the owner, area, land classification, and cultivation status of each plot. For any land purchase in these states, verifying Khasra details is essential due diligence.
Both are unique plot identifiers in land revenue records — Khasra is used in North India while Survey Number is used in South India (Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, AP, Maharashtra). Both serve the same purpose: identifying a specific land parcel in government records, enabling verification of ownership, area, classification, and encumbrances.
Check on state-specific revenue portals: UP — upbhulekh.gov.in, MP — mpbhulekh.gov.in, Rajasthan — apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in, Haryana — jamabandi.nic.in, Punjab — plrs.punjab.gov.in. Search by district, tehsil, village, and Khasra number to get the Khatauni (record of rights) showing owner name, area, land classification, and encumbrances.
Khatauni (also called Record of Rights or ROR) is the register that maps Khasra numbers to their owners. It shows which land parcels (Khasra numbers) are owned by which person in a village. Checking the Khatauni confirms if the seller is the actual registered owner of the Khasra plot being sold. Any discrepancy between the seller's name and Khatauni records is a serious red flag.
The Khasra number uniquely identifies the exact land parcel being sold. Using it, you can independently verify: whether the seller is the actual owner (from Khatauni), the exact area of the plot, the land classification (agricultural vs residential), any encumbrances or government reservations, and the history of ownership changes (mutations). This independent verification protects against fraud.