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How to check khatauni and khasra in Uttar Pradesh
Quick answer
In Uttar Pradesh, the khatauni is the record of rights: it lists who owns each holding and their shares. The khasra is the plot register: it records each plot's number, area and use. Both are on UP Bhulekh. Before buying, confirm the seller's name, share, ownership type and the plot's land class match what you are being sold.
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What should you check on the khatauni?
- Owner names and shares. Every co-owner with a share must sign the sale deed.
- Ownership type. Transferable bhumidhar rights can be sold; non-transferable (asankramaniya) or lease (patta) land generally cannot.
- Remarks. Notes about mortgages, court orders or pending mutation.
What should you check on the khasra?
- The gata number and area match the plot shown to you.
- The land class. Plots recorded as gram sabha land, ponds, pasture, graveyards or chak roads cannot be bought privately, whatever the seller says.
Which other records matter?
- Village map (shajra) to locate the plot on the ground, ideally with the lekhpal.
- Registered deeds via IGRSUP, to see earlier sales or mortgages of the same plot.
- Mutation history, to see how the seller got the land.
Records on UP Bhulekh are a starting point. For a purchase, get certified copies from the tehsil.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between khatauni and khasra?
The khatauni is organised by holding (khata) and tells you who the owners are and in what shares. The khasra is organised by plot (gata) number and tells you each plot's area, land class and use. You need both: the khatauni for ownership, the khasra to confirm the plot itself.
How do I find a khatauni online?
On UP Bhulekh, choose the district, tehsil and village, then search by khata number, gata (plot) number or owner name. Download the result and compare it with the copy the seller gives you; differences are a warning sign.
Is an online khatauni enough to buy land?
No. It is a starting point. A certified copy from the tehsil, a check for pending mutation or court cases, a search of registered deeds, and a site visit with the village map are all needed before you pay.
What is asankramaniya bhumidhar land?
It is land held with non-transferable rights, often allotted under government schemes. It cannot be sold freely. If the khatauni shows this status, do not buy without a lawyer's written opinion.
What if the village is under chakbandi?
During consolidation (chakbandi), plot numbers and boundaries can change, and records are handled by the consolidation officer. Buying during consolidation is risky because the plot you buy may not be the plot allotted at the end.
Sources
- Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh: UP Bhulekh land records · not yet checked by our editors
- Government of Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 (exact article not yet recorded) · not yet checked by our editors