Understanding Khasra & Khatauni in Uttar Pradesh (A Complete Visual Guide)
Understanding Khasra & Khatauni in Uttar Pradesh
Buyers, sellers, banks, lawyers, and families depend on these documents to verify:
- Who legally owns a piece of land
- How much share each owner holds
- Whether the land is agricultural, abadi, or restricted
- Whether the land has pending disputes or mortgages
- Whether the land can be transferred cleanly
This guide breaks down every part of a standard UP Khasra-Khatauni in a simple, visual, and premium format — so you understand exactly what you’re looking at.
What is Khasra? (Plot-Level Record)
Khasra is the plot-specific land record maintained by the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Department.
It captures:
- Gata Number (Plot Number)
- Total land area
- Land type & classification
- Boundaries
- Usage details (agricultural/other)
- Subdivision details, if any
In simple terms, Khasra = the “identity card” of the land parcel.
Every legal document — sale deed, mutation, mortgage, survey — points back to this Gata number.
What is Khatauni? (Owner-Level Record)
Khatauni lists who owns the land and how much they own.
It contains:
- Names of all khatedaars (landholders)
- Father’s/Husband’s name
- Shares owned
- Family-based inheritance patterns
- Continuity of ownership
In simple words:
Khatauni = the “family & ownership register” of the land.
When land is bought, inherited, or transferred, Khatauni updates through mutation (नामांतरण).
Understanding Gata Number, Area & Land Type
This section decodes the essential identity of the plot:
- Gata Number – the unique plot number
- Category (1-ka, 1-kha, etc.) – denotes legal transferability
- Total Area (in hectare)
- Land use classification
- Unit code (unique digital identifier)
Why this matters:
Banks, courts, and buyers rely on this number to track ownership history across decades.
If this number is wrong in any document (sale deed, EC, mutation), the transaction can fail.
Mutation History - How Ownership Changed Over Time
Mutation entries explain how each owner got their share:
- Registered sale deed
- Court order
- Inheritance entry
- Revenue inspector order
- Partition
- Gift deed
- Mortgage clearance
Why this matters:
If a mutation hasn’t been completed, the land still belongs (on paper) to a previous owner — even if money has been paid.
This is the #1 source of land disputes in UP.
Mortgage / Loan / Charge Section
This section lists:
- Active bank loans
- Past mortgages
- Mortgage date
- Mortgagee bank name
- Amount backed
- Digital signatures of revenue authorities
Why this matters:
If a land parcel is mortgaged, it CANNOT be sold without a bank NOC.
This section is critical for buyers, banks, and lawyers.
Court Orders, Disputes & Restrictions
This section reveals:
- Pending civil suits
- Mutation stays
- Revenue court orders
- Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar rulings
- Appeals
- Partition disputes
- Family objections
Why this matters:
A single stay order can block sale, registration, or transfer.
Buyers must always check this section thoroughly.
Interpretation Summary — What This Document Tells You
A Khasra–Khatauni page ultimately answers:
✔ Who legally owns the land
✔ How much share each person holds
✔ Whether mutation is updated
✔ Whether loans exist
✔ Whether disputes or stay orders are active
✔ What type of land it is
✔ Whether sale or transfer is safely possible
For buyers, this is the most important verification step before signing any deed.
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