Khasra Number, Khata Number & Khatauni Number

Khasra, a Persian term, refers to the plot or survey number assigned to a parcel of land in rural areas. It is akin to survey numbers allotted for plot identification purposes in urban areas. Khasra is recorded in a document called Shajra, which is a map of the village and is essential when trying to access rural land records online/offline. 

A Khasra number is important in the following ways: 

• To identify the property/plot and pay taxes.

• To access land ownership records dating back to 50 years. 

• To assess asset valuation based on land location, soil quality, and cropping patterns. 

• To stay informed about updates and notifications on your property. 

• To prevent land fraud. 

Also known as the Khewat number, the Khata number is assigned to the landowners who jointly own a plot of land. These numbers provide details about the landowners as well as all their landholdings. As it is assigned to the landowners, the Khata number changes if one or all the joint holders of a plot decide to sell it.

A Khatauni Number is a unique identifier used in land records to document the ownership and cultivation rights of a landholder over multiple plots within a village. It consolidates information about all the land parcels owned by an individual or family, providing a comprehensive view of their holdings for administrative and legal purposes.

To know the difference between Khata, Khasra, Khatauni numbers, you can refer to the table given below: 

Khasra, Khata, and Khatauni Numbers provide essential information about land ownership and usage in rural areas. Here's a breakdown of the details they offer:

Khasra Number

• Plot Identification: A unique number assigned to a specific land parcel

• Land Details: Size, boundaries, and type of land (agricultural, residential, etc.)

• Ownership: Name of the owner or cultivator

Khata Number

• Group of Plots: Represents multiple plots owned by the same individual or family

• Ownership Consolidation: Lists all plots under a single owner's name within a village

Khatauni Number

• Ownership Record: Details about the landholder and their rights to cultivate the land

• Tenancy Information: Includes the names of tenants, if applicable

• Multiple Plot Record: Tracks all plots associated with a single landholder in the village

Village authorities assign Khata or Khasra numbers to provide ownership rights to landholders. To create these numbers, the Lekhpal or accountant of the village first refers to ‘Shajra’.

After assessing the land, the Lekhpal assigns a Khasra number to the land and a Khata number to the landowners. Once assigned, these numbers are entered as land records and maintained by Patwari. The Patwari updates these records once the land is sold, gifted, or divided.

Yes, Khata Number and Khewat Number are different, though they are both related to land records:

• Khata Number: Represents a collection of plots owned by an individual or family within a village. It consolidates the land ownership details under a single identifier for ease of record-keeping.

• Khewat Number: Used in some regions, particularly in northern India, to denote the ownership of a landholding. It lists all the owners of a specific piece of land, even if multiple individuals share ownership.

The following states use the term Khasra for land identification:

• Bihar

• Haryana

• Himachal Pradesh

• Jharkhand

• Madhya Pradesh

• Punjab

• Rajasthan

• Uttarakhand

• Uttar Pradesh

The following table presents the websites from where you can access these details:

In order to make it more convenient for the public to access land records, the Government of India has launched the National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP). The aim of this programme is the Computerisation of Land Records (CLR).

Under this programme, Uttar Pradesh has digitised its land records, which can be accessed online through Bhulekh mobile application. It lets you view these records and also any changes to the name of the landowner.

Learning the terminology associated with property ownership is essential to get access to land records. Understanding what is a Khasra number and its importance, can help property owners seamlessly access property-related information through the digitised government portals. 

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