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.
What is Khasra in Uttar Pradesh land records?
Khasra is a village-level land record that contains plot-wise details including survey number, land area, soil type, irrigation source, crop details, and owner name. It's the basic unit of land measurement in UP revenue records.
What is Khatauni in Uttar Pradesh?
Khatauni is a consolidated ownership record showing all plots owned by a person in a village. It includes owner details, plot numbers (Khasra), land area, land type, and cultivation details. It's updated annually during Kharif and Rabi seasons.
How can I check Khasra Khatauni online in UP?
You can check Khasra Khatauni online through the UP Bhulekh portal (upbhulekh.gov.in). Select your district, tehsil, and village, then search by Gata number, Khata number, or owner name to view records.
What is the difference between Khasra and Khatauni?
Khasra is plot-specific showing individual land parcel details, while Khatauni is owner-specific showing all plots owned by a person. Khasra focuses on land characteristics; Khatauni focuses on ownership consolidation.
Why is Khatauni important for property transactions in UP?
Khatauni serves as proof of ownership and is required for property sales, mutations, bank loans, and government schemes. It shows the current recorded owner and must be updated after any ownership transfer.
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