Land & Property Records

Khasra, Khatauni, Khata and Khewat: What Each Number Means

A khasra number marks a plot on the village map; a khata, khatauni or khewat number marks the holding and its owners.

Encumbrance Certificate: What It Proves, How to Get It and Fees

An encumbrance certificate lists registered sales and mortgages on a property. Apply to the sub-registrar, often online; fees…

Bhu Naksha: How to Read a Cadastral Map

A bhu naksha is the digitised village map. Find your plot number, check its shape and neighbours, and match them to your record…

7/12 Extract: How to Read Every Column

A 7/12 utara joins village form 7 (who holds the land, area, other rights) and form 12 (crops). Read both to spot owners, loans…

Jamabandi: What the Record of Rights Shows and How to Read It

A jamabandi is the record of rights for farm land: owners, shares, cultivators, fields, area and revenue, revised every five…