Gairmazrua और Bakasht Land क्या हैं? क्या इसे खरीद सकते हैं?

Sanjay Mahto from Siwan found a plot he loved. Good road, fair price, and a seller who kept saying, “Registry ho jayegi, tension mat lo.” Sanjay almost paid the advance. Then a friend asked him one small question: “Khatiyan mein kishim kya likha hai?”

The kishim column said Gairmazrua. Sanjay stopped right there. That single word in the land record saved him from buying a plot he could never legally own.

If you are searching for gairmazrua land in Bihar or bakasht land in Bihar, this guide is for you. We explain both terms in simple words, show how to spot them in your record, answer the big question about whether you can buy them, and share how Bihar Bhumi Seva can help you check your papers before you pay.

Gairmazrua Land क्या है? Meaning in Simple Words

Gairmazrua (गैरमजरुआ) literally means “land not cultivated by a raiyat.” In Bihar, it is government land that was never settled with a private cultivator. It comes in two main types.

Type	Simple meaning	Examples
Gairmazrua Aam (गैरमजरुआ आम)	Land kept for common public use	Roads, ponds, cremation grounds, graveyards, grazing land, school land
Gairmazrua Malik / Khas (गैरमजरुआ मालिक / खास)	Land the old zamindar held directly, which went to the government after zamindari abolition	Unsettled waste land, old village land

According to the Bihar Land Rights Manual, Gairmazrua Aam land is reserved for common public use and is vested in the village Panchayat. Gairmazrua Malik land was under zamindari possession and passed to the government after land reforms.

So when you see gairmazrua land in Bihar in a record, think “government or public land,” not “private land.”

Bakasht Land क्या है? Meaning in Simple Words

Bakasht (बकाश्त) land is land that the old zamindar kept for his own cultivation, instead of giving it to tenants. According to a widely used Bihar land guide, bakasht land can carry sale and transfer restrictions.

Bakasht land Bihar cases can be tricky. Whether a particular plot is now private land or still restricted depends on its history, such as how it was settled and what the later records say. Many bakasht plots have been in dispute for decades.

Point	Gairmazrua land	Bakasht land
Origin	Unsettled government or public land	Old zamindar’s directly cultivated land
Status	Usually government land	Depends on settlement history
Risk for buyers	Very high	High, needs careful checking
Safe to buy without checks?	No	No

We could not find one simple, official definition of bakasht land in the government guides we checked. That is a good reason to get a lawyer’s opinion before touching it.

Gairmazrua और Bakasht Land Records में कैसे दिखती है?

You can spot these land types in the khatiyan or jamabandi, in the column called “kishim” (किस्म), which means land type.

Raiyati (रैयती): Private land held by a cultivator. This is the type you want for a normal purchase
Gairmazrua Aam / Malik: Government or public land
Bakasht: Land linked to the old zamindar’s own cultivation

The Bihar Bhumi portal shows the land type when you open the record. Our khatiyan download guide on biharbhumiseva.in explains how to get the record and what each column means.

क्या Gairmazrua Land खरीद सकते हैं? Can You Buy It?

Short answer: No, you should not buy it.

Here is why:

Aam land belongs to the public. It is reserved for common use, such as roads, ponds, and cremation grounds
Sale is being blocked. In June 2026, the Revenue and Land Reforms Minister reportedly announced that sale of Gair Mazarua Aam land would be prohibited, and that jamabandi would be cancelled for such land already sold
Registration software will stop it. Reports say land details will be shared with the Registration Department so that the software can automatically stop sale deeds on such plots
Allotted land cannot be resold. When the government gives this type of land to landless families for housing, it comes with a condition that it cannot be sold

If a seller shows you a registry for gairmazrua land, remember one thing. A registry is not the same as legal ownership. If the land was government land to begin with, a sale deed does not change that.

Gairmazrua Malik Land का क्या? Is There Any Exception?

Gairmazrua Malik land is government land too. But there is one way it can become private: the government can settle it with an eligible person.

According to the Bihar Land Rights Manual, the Sub-Divisional Officer can settle eligible persons on Gairmazrua Malik land, mainly for residential use, and cluster allotments are often made through a Basgit Parcha at five decimals per family.

That does not mean you can buy it from anyone. Check these points:

Was the land formally settled with the seller by a government order?
Does the current jamabandi show the seller as the recorded holder?
Was the land given under a no-sale condition?
Is it on any district restricted list?

If you cannot get clear answers in writing, walk away.

क्या Bakasht Land खरीद सकते हैं? Can You Buy It?

Bakasht land is not automatically illegal to buy, but it is risky. The safe approach is to treat it as “not ready to buy” until a lawyer and the Circle Office confirm its status.

Question to ask	Why it matters
What does the latest jamabandi say about the land type?	The record is your starting point
Was the land ever settled with a raiyat?	Settlement history decides ownership
Are there any court cases?	Bakasht plots often have old disputes
Is there any restriction on sale?	Some Bakasht land carries transfer limits
Can the seller show the full chain of deeds?	A gap in the chain is a red flag

If a seller cannot answer these clearly, do not pay an advance.

Gairmazrua और Bakasht Land खरीदने से पहले का Checklist

Use this checklist before you pay anything.

Step	What to do	Where
1	Get the khata and khesra number from the seller	Seller
2	Check the land type (kishim) in the jamabandi	Bihar Bhumi portal
3	Confirm the owner’s name and area match the seller’s deed	Bihar Bhumi portal
4	View the plot on the map and look at the neighbours	Bhunaksha portal
5	Check the restricted list for the district	District administration
6	Search the registered deeds and ownership chain	Bhumi Jankari
7	Visit the Circle Office with your documents	Anchal office
8	Take a lawyer’s opinion for high-value deals	Property lawyer

Gairmazrua plots often sit next to private raiyati land, and sellers sometimes show them as one piece. That is why the plot-level check matters, not just the village.

Gairmazrua Land Bihar में खरीदने के बाद क्या Risk है?

Buying gairmazrua or bakasht land by mistake can cause real trouble.

Record cancellation: Reports say jamabandi can be cancelled for such land sold earlier
Registration rejection: The software may refuse the sale deed
Mutation problems: Dakhil kharij may be rejected
Loan trouble: Banks avoid land that is not clearly private
Court cases: You may spend years proving your claim

The risk is not only the money. It is also the years.

अगर पहले से Gairmazrua Land खरीद ली है तो क्या करें?

If you already own a plot that turns out to be gairmazrua or bakasht, do not panic, but do not wait either.

Collect every paper: registry, receipts, mutation papers, old khatiyan
Check the current land type in the jamabandi
Meet the Circle Officer (CO) with your documents
Talk to a property lawyer about your options
Keep proof of possession, such as photos, bills, and neighbours’ statements

The usual dispute route in Bihar goes from the Circle Officer to the DCLR, ADM, DM, and then the civil court or the Land Tribunal. A lawyer can tell you which step fits your case. Our guide to the Circle Officer explains who to approach first.

Bihar Bhumi Seva Gairmazrua Land Check में कैसे मदद करता है

Bihar Bhumi Seva is a private help service, not a government website. It does not give legal opinions. But it can help you prepare.

Need	Help on biharbhumiseva.in
Get your khatiyan and jamabandi	Download pages for land records
See your plot on the map	Bhumi map download page
Find a verified measurement expert	Verified land amin officers page
Understand survey rules	Land survey guidelines page
Fix record mistakes	Parimarjan and mutation guidance

You can call +91-7765812226 for guidance on documents. Final decisions on land type and ownership come only from the government departments and the courts.

आम गलतियां – Mistakes Buyers Make

Mistake	What to do instead
Trusting the registry alone	Check the kishim in the jamabandi too
Buying on “tension mat lo” promises	Ask for written proof
Skipping the map	Check the plot and neighbours on the map
Paying an advance first	Finish the checklist before you pay

Frequently Asked Questions – Gairmazrua और Bakasht Land

Gairmazrua land क्या होती है?

It is government or public land that was never settled with a private cultivator. It has two main types: Gairmazrua Aam (public use) and Gairmazrua Malik (old zamindar land that vested in the government).

Bakasht land क्या है?

It is land the old zamindar kept for his own cultivation. Its present status depends on its history, and it can carry restrictions.

क्या Gairmazrua Aam land खरीद सकते हैं?

No. It is reserved for public use, and Bihar has announced a ban on its sale and registration.

क्या Gairmazrua Malik land खरीद सकते हैं?

Only if it was formally settled with the seller and the records clearly show it, and even then you should get legal advice. Land allotted for housing usually comes with a no-sale condition.

क्या Bakasht land खरीदना safe है?

Not without checks. Verify the land type, the settlement history, and any court cases first.

Land type कैसे check करें?

Open the khatiyan or jamabandi on the Bihar Bhumi portal and read the kishim column. You can also ask at the Circle Office.

क्या Bihar Bhumi Seva सरकारी वेबसाइट है?

No. It is a private help service that guides you with documents. It does not give legal opinions.

In short

Sanjay from Siwan never paid that advance. He found another plot, with Raiyati written clearly in the kishim column, and the registry went through without a problem. The first plot is still lying empty, with a notice board nobody likes to talk about.

The lesson is simple. Gairmazrua land, Bihar, and bakasht land Bihar are not just words in a record. They decide whether you can legally own a plot. Check the land type, check the map, check the deeds, and only then pay.

To start your checks, visit biharbhumiseva.in, download your khatiyan, or call +91-7765812226. For big purchases, take a property lawyer’s advice and confirm the final status with the official Bihar land portals.