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What are Khata Number, Khasra Number, and Plot Number? Full Details<\/span><\/h1>\n

The initial learning of the land ownership particulars can be baffling. Have you ever viewed your property records and come across jobs such as <\/span>Khata number<\/b>, <\/span>Khasra number,<\/b> or <\/span>Plot number? You<\/b> are not alone. These are the terms that must not be overlooked by anyone who is involved in land dealing in India, be it buying, selling, inherent, or verification of ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bihar Bhumi Seva<\/b><\/a> has provided this step-by-step guide that will give you the meaning and difference between each of them, as well as the ease with which you can verify them online. At the end of this blog, you will clearly understand how to read and check your land information using official documents.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Why Land Records Matter<\/span><\/h2>\n

In India, the basis of property ownership is the land records. All the land parcels, be it agricultural or residential, are registered on particular government databases so as to be transparent. Such books prevent land encroachment, ensure ownership, and assist in property taxation and transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

In applying to a <\/span>land mutation<\/span><\/a>, purchasing a property, or obtaining a land loan, you will probably be asked to give your <\/span>Khata number<\/b>, <\/span>Khasra number<\/b>, or <\/span>Plot number<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, these terms are mixed and confused by the majority of people who mistakenly think that they are equivalent. All these identifiers have a distinct role in the land record system.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will simply divide them, one at a time, and provide clear examples and explanations.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What Is a Khata Number?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Khata number<\/b> is equivalent to the land ownership account number. It is an account of a landowner in the land record register of the government.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each Khata is given a Khata number to all the landowners within a village or an urban area. This figure is a collection of all the plots of land that the individual owns within a particular locality.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.1 Meaning and Purpose<\/span><\/h3>\n

Khata literally translates to mean account. The ownership is found in the account of ownership in the land records:<\/span><\/p>\n