A khasra number is the unique identification number given to a specific plot of land within a village (mauza), used across Bihar's revenue records to track ownership, area, and land type for that exact parcel.
It matters because nearly every other land document in Bihar — the khata, Jamabandi, mutation record, and map — is organised around the khasra number; get it wrong, and you risk pulling the wrong plot's records entirely.
This guide covers what a khasra number actually identifies, how to look it up online through Bihar's land portals, what it costs, and how to spot a mismatched or outdated khasra entry.
Whether you're buying agricultural land, verifying a plot before a purchase, or settling a boundary question with a neighbour, the khasra number is the reference point you'll be asked for.
Section 1 — What is a Khasra in Bihar?
If you're comparing several plots for sale in Bihar and each one has a different khasra number, it helps to see them side by side on a map rather than juggling numbers on paper — the 2Bigha interactive map for Bihar lets you browse listed land by location.
Definition: A khasra is the unique number assigned to a specific field or plot within a village during land survey and settlement, used to identify that exact parcel across all of Bihar's revenue records.
It's often confused with the khata number, but they identify different things: a khata groups together all the plots (khasra numbers) held by one owner or family within a village, while a khasra number identifies one specific plot on its own. One khata can contain several khasra numbers if the same owner holds multiple fields in the same village.
A buyer needs this specifically to pull the correct Jamabandi (ownership) record for a plot, to view the plot's exact boundary on the Bhu Naksha map, or to confirm that a plot being sold matches the description in the seller's sale deed. This is especially true for anyone evaluating land in Bihar before purchase, since the khasra number is the single reference point that ties every other record on the parcel together.
State-specific note: Bihar's records are organised by mauza (revenue village) first, then by sheet number, then by khasra/plot number — searching by khasra alone without confirming the correct mauza is a common way buyers accidentally pull up the wrong plot's record.
Expert tip: Before relying on a khasra number given verbally by a seller or broker, cross-check it against the plot's boundary shown on Bhu Naksha (Bihar's land map portal) rather than the Jamabandi text record alone — a correct khasra number with a mismatched boundary on the map is a red flag worth investigating before you go further.
Section 2 — How to Get Khasra Details in Bihar?
You can look up khasra details online for free, or request a certified copy from the Circle Office. Here's how they compare:
Method | Cost | Time | Legally valid for registration? |
Online (view/print on portal) | Free | Instant | Good for reference; not always accepted as a standalone legal copy |
Online (certified digital copy, where available) | Nominal fee | A few hours to days | Yes, where digitally signed |
Offline (Circle Office certified copy) | Nominal fee | A few days | Yes |
Go to the Khasra-Khatauni section
Visit biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in and select the Khasra-Khatauni (or "View Land Record") option under Online Services.
Select the location
Choose the district, sub-division, circle, and mauza where the land is located.
Search by khasra number or owner name
Enter the known khasra number, or search by the owner's name if the khasra number isn't yet known.
View and cross-check the map
Review the Jamabandi details shown, then cross-check the plot's boundary on bhunaksha.bihar.gov.in using the same khasra number.
Visit the Circle Office
Go to the Anchal (Circle) office covering the mauza and ask for the Khasra-Khatauni record section.
Provide plot details
Give the mauza name and khasra number, or the owner's name if the number is unknown.
Request a certified copy
Pay the applicable nominal fee for a signed, certified extract of the record.
This usually takes a few days depending on office workload. Before relying on the copy, check that the mauza name, khasra number, and owner name are all clearly legible and match what you already know about the plot.
Section 3 — What Does a Khasra Record Contain?
A khasra entry records more than a bare number — bihar khata khasra together give a fairly complete picture of a plot's identity, ownership, and land type, and it's worth checking every field rather than only the owner's name.
Field | What it means | What to check |
Khasra/plot number | Unique identifier for this specific field | Confirm it matches the sale deed and the map view exactly |
Khata number | The owner-linked group this khasra belongs to | Confirm it's consistent with the seller's other land in the same village |
Area | Measured size of the plot (in decimal, katha, or acre) | Confirm it's consistent with what's being sold or represented |
Land classification | Type of land — agricultural, homestead, etc. | Matters for tax rate and for any future land-use conversion |
Owner/raiyat name(s) | Who is officially recorded as holding the land | Confirm it matches the current seller, or shows a completed mutation if recently transferred |
Good sign:A reliable khasra record shows a consistent mauza, khata, and khasra number set across the Jamabandi text record and the Bhu Naksha map view, an area that matches what's being represented to you, and an owner name that's either the current seller or shows a recently completed mutation in their favour. Getting these fields right matters just as much if you're on the other side of the transaction — a clean, verifiable khasra record is one of the first things serious buyers check when you're selling property online, so it's worth confirming before you list.
Section 4 — Common Issues & How to Fix Them
Khasra number not found under the given mauza — often a mauza name spelling mismatch or wrong circle selected. Fix: recheck the exact mauza and circle name, since Bihar has many similarly named villages across districts.
Owner name in the khasra record doesn't match the seller — the mutation from the previous owner was never completed. Fix: ask the seller to complete Dakhil Kharij before proceeding, or account for this delay in your purchase timeline.
Area shown online differs from what's being sold — a measurement or subdivision discrepancy. Fix: request an official Amin (surveyor) measurement (mapi) to confirm the actual area before finalising.
Old survey khasra numbers don't match the current online record — Bihar has gone through multiple survey and settlement cycles. Fix: ask the Circle Office to confirm the corresponding current khasra number for an older survey reference.
Boundary on Bhu Naksha doesn't match physical possession — encroachment or an old, unrevised map. Fix: get a fresh Amin survey and compare it against both the map and the physical site before purchase.
Record shows as pending correction (Parimarjan) — a known error is under review. Fix: wait for the correction to be finalised, or ask the Circle Office for the expected timeline before relying on the record.
Section 5 — Recent Changes in 2026
No major changes have been reported as of August 2026.
Section 6 — Why Khasra Matters for Land Buyers
Confirms you're looking at the exact plot being sold, not a similarly numbered one nearby
Links directly to the Jamabandi, mutation, and map records you'll need to verify ownership
Helps you cross-check the seller's claimed area against the officially recorded area
Needed when applying for mutation, land tax payment, or a building plan for the same plot
Useful for resolving boundary questions with neighbouring plots before a dispute arises
Required documentation when comparing organic farmland or agriculture land for purchase against its official land classification
Section 7 — Khasra vs. Khata
These two numbers appear together constantly in Bihar land records, which is exactly why they get confused.
Term | What it identifies | How many per owner? | Where you'll see it |
Khasra (Khesra) | One specific plot/field | An owner can have several khasra numbers | Bhu Naksha map, Jamabandi, sale deed plot description |
Khata | A group of plots held by one owner/family in a village | One owner typically has one khata per village | Jamabandi heading, land tax receipt, mutation record |
Knowing the difference matters when you're comparing plots for sale — a khata khasra bihar search that returns multiple khasra numbers under one khata simply means that owner holds several fields in the same village, not that there's an error in the record. If you're selling property online, listing both numbers clearly on real estate websites helps serious buyers verify the exact plot faster.
Section 8 — Related Documents
Khatauni Bihar Land Records
Dakhil Kharij (Mutation) Bihar
Lagaan Receipt Bihar
Plot Map (Bhu Naksha) Bihar
Title Deed Bihar
