Land Records Guide
There is a question that almost every landowner in Bihar has asked at some point: "मेरी जमीन किसके नाम पर है?" or "इस प्लॉट का असली मालिक कौन है?" or simply "मुझे अपनी जमीन की जानकारी कैसे मिलेगी?"
Ten years ago, answering that question meant visiting the Block office, finding the right babu, waiting for however long it took, and hoping the record was accessible that day. Sometimes it was. Sometimes it was not.
Today, the same information is sitting in a government database that you can access from your phone. Free. In minutes.
That database is called Bihar Bhumi, and the official portal through which you access it is called Bhumijankari. This guide explains exactly what Bihar Bhumi Jankari is, what information it contains, how to find your land records online, and how Bihar Bhumi Seva at biharbhumiseva.com makes the process even more accessible for people who find government portals difficult to navigate.
Bihar Bhumi is the digital land record system of Bihar maintained by the Revenue and Land Reforms Department of the Government of Bihar. It contains the official land records for all 38 districts of the state, covering every registered plot, owner, khatiyan, and jamabandi entry in Bihar's revenue system.
Bhumijankari - at bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in is the official portal through which citizens can access this database. The name itself translates to "land information," and that is exactly what it provides. Any Bihar resident with a basic internet connection can go to this portal and check land records for free.
The data on bhumijankari is sourced directly from Bihar's revenue registers the same registers that are used by banks, courts, government offices, and revenue officials when verifying land ownership.
Bihar Bhumi Seva works alongside this official system, offering a more user-friendly way to access the same Bihar Bhumi Jankari, especially for people who find the government portal slow, confusing, or difficult to use on mobile.
This is something most people do not realize. Bhumijankari is not just one type of record; it is a complete land information system with multiple layers of data.
| Information Available | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Khatiyan (खतियान) | Owner's name, plot number, land area, land type |
| Jamabandi (जमाबंदी) | Record of rights: who owns and who possesses the land |
| Khata Number (खाता नंबर) | The account number assigned to a landowner in revenue records |
| Khesra Number (खेसरा नंबर) | The individual plot number on the revenue map |
| Raqba / Land Area (रकबा) | Total area of the land in bigha, kattha, or decimal |
| Land Type (भूमि का प्रकार) | Whether land is agricultural, residential, government, forest, etc. |
| Mutation History | Records of past ownership changes in the system |
| Survey Khatian (RS/CS) | Historical land record from the time of the last survey |
All of this comes under the umbrella term Bihar Bhumi Jankari, and all of it is accessible online at no cost.
A lot of people check their bhumi jankari once and never look at it again. That is a mistake. Here is why staying on top of your land records matters:
Before buying any land in Bihar, checking the bhumijankari record tells you who the legal owner is, what the land type is, whether there are multiple owners, and whether there are any discrepancies in the area. This single check can save you from a fraudulent transaction.
Banks verify land ownership through Bihar Bhumi records before approving agricultural or property-backed loans. If your name does not appear correctly in the bhumijankari system, your loan application will stall.
After completing dakhil kharij, you can verify through Bihar Bhumi Janakari that your name has actually been updated in the official records, not just that the application was approved.
In any land dispute before a Circle Officer or DCLR court, the bhumijankari record is treated as official evidence. Having a copy of your khatiyan from the system gives you a baseline document to present.
Checking your bhumi jankari occasionally helps you spot errors before they become a problem. A misspelled name, an incorrect area figure, or a wrong land classification are all things that can be corrected through Parimarjan once identified.
Here is the complete step-by-step process to check your land records on the official Bihar Bhumi Portal at bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in.
Open Google Chrome on your phone or computer and go to bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in. The website works best on Chrome. Other browsers sometimes load the portal slowly or miss certain features.
On the homepage, look for the option that says "Bihar Bhumi - Apna Khata Dekhen" or "View Your Account". Click on it. A map of Bihar will appear with all 38 districts visible.
Click on your district from the map. Alternatively, use the dropdown menu on the left side to select your district. All 38 districts of Bihar are available.
After selecting the district, a list of blocks or anchals will appear. Click on the anchal where your land is located. If you are not sure of the exact anchal, check any existing land document in your possession; the anchal name is always written there.
Select your Halka and then your Mauza (village name). These are the smallest units in Bihar's revenue system. Your mauza name is written on your khatiyan, sale deed, or any lagan receipt.
On the next page, you will see options to search by:
If you do not know any of these exactly, search by name; type the first two or three letters and a list of matching names will appear for you to select from.
Bihar's bhumijankari system has multiple khatian types. You may see:
Select the appropriate type. If unsure, check all types and compare the results.
Your Bihar Bhumi Jankari will appear on screen, showing owner name, plot numbers, land area, and land type. To save a copy, click the Print option and save as a PDF on your device.
If you find the government bhumijankari portal difficult to use, which many people do, especially on slow connections or older phones, Bihar Bhumi Seva at biharbhumiseva.com provides the same access with a much smoother experience.
Bihar Bhumi Seva offers several land record services that pull from the same official Bihar Bhumi database:
The platform also has WhatsApp support at +91-7765812226 if you get stuck during any part of the search. Government portals do not offer this kind of real-time help, which is one of the main reasons Bihar Bhumi Seva has processed over 1 lakh land record downloads for Bihar residents.
The bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in portal does work on mobile browsers, though the experience is not always smooth; the map loading can be slow, and some dropdown menus behave differently on smaller screens.
Here are tips for checking Bihar Bhumi Jankari on mobile:
Use Google Chrome on Android for best results
Switch to landscape mode when the map is loading; it gives you more screen space to click on districts
If the portal crashes, clear browser cache and try again
Try accessing between 6 AM and 9 AM; government portals tend to be faster before the daily traffic builds up
For a fully mobile-optimized experience, use the Bihar Bhumi Seva app available on the Google Play Store; all bhumi jankari services work smoothly on the app
Bihar bhumi jankari is available for all 38 districts of Bihar on the bhumijankari portal. Bihar Bhumi Seva covers all these districts through their platform:
North Bihar districts: Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Samastipur, Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura, Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Khagaria
South Bihar districts: Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nawada, Jamui, Munger, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Banka
Whether your land is in Patna or Purnia, Muzaffarpur or Munger, the same process applies on the bhumijankari portal, and Bihar Bhumi Seva's support is available for all districts equally.
| Problem | What to Do |
|---|---|
| नाम search करने पर कोई result नहीं | Try only the first 2-3 letters; old records use different spellings |
| Website बहुत slow है | Try early morning (6-8 AM) or use Bihar Bhumi Seva's platform |
| Mauza list में नाम नहीं मिल रहा | Some villages are listed under nearby mauza; check adjacent mauza names |
| Record मिला लेकिन area गलत है | Apply for Parimarjan correction at bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in |
| Download/Print नहीं हो रहा | Use desktop Chrome browser and save as PDF |
| Mutation के बाद भी नाम update नहीं | Check if mutation certificate was issued; contact Circle Office if not |
| RS और CS khatian दोनों अलग show कर रहे | RS is from revisional survey, CS from cadastral; compare with your documents |
Bihar bhumi jankari online देखने के लिए कोई fee लगती है?
No. Checking your land records on bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in is completely free. You do not need to register, log in, or pay anything. Bihar Bhumi Seva also provides free access to basic bhumi jankari services through their platform at biharbhumiseva.com.
Bhumijankari portal पर कौन-कौन से records मिलते हैं?
The bhumijankari portal provides khatiyan, jamabandi, khata-khesra details, and survey khatian records. Bihar Bhumi Seva additionally helps with kabala download, bhu naksha, and mutation status tracking, all from one platform.
अगर मेरी जमीन का record online नहीं मिल रहा है तो क्या करें?
Some older records in certain districts may not yet be fully digitized. If your record does not appear online, visit your local Block Circle Office with your khatiyan number or khesra number. Bihar Bhumi Seva at biharbhumiseva.com can also assist in locating difficult-to-find records.
Bihar bhumi jankari और bhumijankari में क्या अंतर है?
Bihar bhumi jankari is the general term for land information in Bihar. Bhumijankari (bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in) is the official government portal where you access this information. Both refer to the same system; one is the data, the other is the platform.
क्या downloaded bhumi jankari record legal document माना जाता है?
Downloaded records from the official bhumijankari portal are government documents and serve as valid reference material. For formal legal proceedings, a certified copy from your Circle Office is recommended as supporting evidence.
Your land records are not just numbers in a government database. They are the official proof of what your family owns in Bihar, and checking them costs nothing.
Bhumijankari has made it possible for every landowner in Bihar to access their own Bihar bhumi jankari from home, at no cost, in minutes. Use it. Check your records regularly. Verify after every mutation. Spot errors before they cause problems.
And if the government portal gives you trouble slow loading, confusing navigation, or a record that just does not seem to appear visit biharbhumiseva.com, where all Bihar bhumi services are available in a cleaner, faster interface with real support at +91-7765812226 or help@biharbhumiseva.com.
Your land. Your record. Check it today.
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