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A wrong spelling of your name, khata number error, or a different area that doesn’t correspond to your area may prevent a loan application, mutation, or sale for years, and this kind of problem happens much more often than people think in the state of Bihar. Errors usually occur during digitization of old manual registers of deeds when previous errors are transferred, and new mistakes are added. However, today there exists an online system in place that enables correction of errors, and it was changed only this year. This manual provides information about jamabandi, how to check yours, what errors can be fixed through the portal, and how to apply using the portal.
What a Jamabandi Record Is and Why Errors Cause Trouble?
The jamabandi is the revenue register that shows who holds a parcel, which khata and khesra it falls under, how much area is recorded, and what land rent is payable. For anyone who owns land in Bihar, it is the document that every bank, buyer, and revenue officer looks at first, so any mistake in it travels with the plot wherever it goes.
The issue goes beyond mere inconvenience. If the name in the register is not the same as that on your sale deed, then the Circle Officer can reject your mutation application. If there is a mistake in the area, the lawyer for the buyer will simply not move ahead until it is sorted out. And if the khesra number is missing, then no bank will accept the land as collateral against a loan. These problems are usually easy to solve, but they are much easier to solve before the deal is made than while it is being made.
Common Errors Found in Jamabandi Entries
| Type of error | What it looks like | Where it causes trouble |
| Wrong name or spelling | Owner's name misspelled, or a different person's name entered | Mutation, loans, sale deed matching |
| Wrong father or husband name | Relationship details mismatched | Identity checks |
| Incorrect khata or khesra | Number mistyped or left blank | Plot identification, registration |
| Wrong area or boundary | Area (rakba) or chauhaddi differs from reality | Pricing, deed drafting |
| Land rent errors | Rent amount shown incorrectly | Rent payment, receipts |
| Missing jamabandi | Entry never digitised | No online record at all |
| Old owner still shown | Earlier owner's name not replaced | Disputes, delayed sale |
Check Your Entry on Bihar Bhumi First
Check the record as it stands today before filing any application. The Bihar land search through the Bihar Bhumi website (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in) allows one to see the jamabandi record in terms of district, anchal, village, and khata or khesra number. The viewing of jamabandi panji, mutation status, and Parimarjan Plus status is free of charge without login, whereas the online filing of applications requires a mobile login.
When you check Dakhil Kharij status in Bihar online, compare the details with your sale deed, latest rent receipt, and identity proof. List every discrepancy clearly before applying for correction, as your application should specify the exact problem that needs to be resolved.
What Parimarjan Plus Can and Cannot Fix?
Parimarjan Plus is the state's online route for correcting entries in the digitised register. It covers errors in fields such as name, address, khata, khesra, chauhaddi, area, and rent, and it also lets owners get a missing jamabandi digitised. The original Parimarjan portal was set up because feedback showed that some records needed correction in the raiyat's name, khata or khesra number, area, or land rent.
| Situation | Can Parimarjan Plus help? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical mistake in name or spelling | Yes | Needs proof such as deed, ID, or older records |
| Wrong area, khata, or khesra from digitisation | Yes | Supporting land documents needed |
| Jamabandi never digitised | Yes | Application for digitisation |
| Wrong rent entry | Yes | Rent receipts help |
| Ownership dispute between families | No | Goes to the revenue court or civil court |
| Transfer after a sale | No | Use dakhil kharij (mutation) instead |
| Some errors created after an online mutation | Limited | For certain khata, khesra, or rakba errors created after mutation, the old portal offered no filing option, so ask the Anchal office how to proceed |
Documents to Keep Ready
Officers decide these cases on paper plus a physical check, so a complete file moves faster. Buyers browsing agricultural land for sale in Bihar often run into this problem, and a seller who can show a corrected record up front stands out from sellers who cannot.
| Document | Why it is needed |
| Identity proof such as Aadhaar | Confirms who you are |
| Latest land rent (lagan) receipt | Shows the recorded holder and payment status |
| Sale deed, gift deed or partition deed | Proves how you acquired the land |
| Previous jamabandi copy or khatiyan extract | Shows the original entry |
| Dakhil kharij order, if any | Shows the last recorded transfer |
| Vanshavali or legal heir certificate | Needed when the entry is in a deceased person's name |
| Application form or supporting statement | Describes the exact correction asked for |
| Self-attested copies of everything | Required for submission |
Step by Step: How to Apply for Correction Online?
The revenue department of the state advises citizens to apply via the Bihar Bhumi portal for Parimarjan Plus, and here are the steps.
- Go to the Bihar Bhumi website and click on the Parimarjan Plus button using your mobile number to log in.
- Choose your district, anchal, village, and details of the jamabandi.
- Choose the nature of correction you want to make - name, area, khata or khesra, rent, or digitization of a missing entry.
- Enter the details of the correction and mention what is wrong in the existing one.
- Attach scanned copies of your documents in the required format.
- Save the acknowledgment or application number.
- Keep your mobile phone available as the Anchal office may contact you for verification or a site visit.
Refer to the portal itself for the form and fee, as these details may get updated.
Timelines, Tracking and What If Your Application Is Rejected
Delays used to be the biggest complaint. In March 2026, the Revenue and Land Reforms Department announced fixed timelines of 15 to 75 days for corrections under Parimarjan Plus, with the exact period depending on the kind of correction. Even so, the work involves identity checks, document review, and physical verification, so a correct entry can take more than a month to show online.
Anyone who plans to sell land in Bihar should therefore file the correction well before listing the land, ideally two or three months ahead. Track the status on the portal using your application number, and if there is no movement past the stated timeline, visit the Anchal office with your acknowledgement and ask in writing for the reason. If the application is rejected, read the order carefully, since rejections often cite missing papers or mismatched names, and you can usually reapply with the right documents or take the matter to the appropriate revenue authority.
Special Cases: Inheritance, Mutation Gaps and Disputes
Corrections may not always be simple typing mistakes. The most common one is where the jamabandi of a person who passed away years ago is still showing his name even though there are five grandchildren who jointly hold the land. Here, the first step would be to identify the legal heirs by preparing a vanshavali/legal heirs certificate, get the partition done, and then apply for mutation, as Parimarjan Plus cannot assign the plot to a new person on its own.
The other common correction case is that of a seller who has a mistake in his jamabandi. In this case, the first step would be to correct the mistake in Parimarjan Plus, so that your purchased plot appears in it with enough area to effect the transfer. If two parties are disputing who owns the land, a correction will not solve this issue, and it has to go to the revenue court/civil court; therefore, consult an advocate.
Listing and Verifying Land on 2Bigha
Once your record is clean, it becomes much easier to attract serious buyers. On 2Bigha, owners can list their parcels through the farm listings page, and buyers who search for farm land for sale in Bihar can ask for a Background Verification Report on records and ownership or use Book a Visit to see the land in person. A corrected jamabandi, a mutation order in your name, and a current rent receipt make that verification smoother and shorten the time to a deal.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Submittal of a generic request without specifying the precise field and appropriate value
- Requesting an incorrect procedure where correction is supposed to be requested, and vice versa
- Submission of inconsistent documents where there is no consistency with regard to the name or spelling on different documents
- Disregard of calls from the Anchal office regarding verification
- Submission of request for correction after payment of advance by the buyer
- Use of screenshots instead of properly copied official copies
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment, legal, financial, or property advice. Real estate regulations, infrastructure plans, market conditions, and government policies may change over time. Readers are advised to verify information with relevant authorities and consult qualified professionals before making any investment or property-related decisions.
