In Urban India, the way residential plots or a piece of land is given a number, in the same way, agricultural lands in Rural India are given an identification number. Government officials use the village map to assign Khasra numbers to each land parcel of a particular village. If you are investing in a plot of land you must know the necessary things and procedures required to own land.
It is a Persian term which is also known as the DAG number, the idea behind this is to create unique numbers for different plots in villages. However, in India, if you wish to have access to land details online, you need to have a Khasra number. You will have details like land ownership information, the size of the land, and the type of crop cultivated in that land.
In order to gain rights of the property, one must possess a Khasra number. It is considered to be one of the essential documents in the real estate sector. Also, it is an important part of a document called Sharja, as it consists of the entire land details of a particular village. The two most important people who look after preparing and assigning the document are Lekhpal and Patwari. Post mutation or sale the Khasra number of the plant changes, due to which the number never remains the same.
Decoding the difference between Khata, Khasra, Khewat, and Khatauni number
Khasra number is said to be the unique identification number that is assigned to a plot of land in rural areas. It is similar to a survey number assigned to a property in Urban areas. Khatra number offers landowner’s details along with the total landholdings they currently own.
If in the future, the land ownership is shifted then the Khata number changes. And the Khewat number is given to landowners who jointly own a plot. On the other hand, the Khautani number gives information on the pattern of land-holdings within the family. It includes all the details of the land such as the Khasra number, people who own it, total area, etc. Khatauni has all the necessary details of the Khasras that are owned by the landowner.
What details are included in Khasra Number?
The Khasra number is an essential document in the real estate sector it includes details of the plot which has information such as,
Each share details of the landholders for a particular piece of land.
Whether the land is self-cultivated or are they multiple people involved in the cultivation process.
The total area of the agricultural land
Basic identification details of the number of people owning that particular land of a village.
Importance of a Khasra Number
There are instances where people have been asked to vacate the land because of not having a Khasra number in place. Hence, a valid Khasra number is really important to identify land parcels and plots in the rural parts of India. It is also necessary for the landowner to keep a record of their immovable assets. As everybody has started providing and updating the information online, you need to track whether any changes have occurred with regards to the land ownership procedure.
You will see most of the states have digitized their methods of maintaining records, so if you wish to check your land status or details just visit the official and records website of the particular state. If not online, you can also visit the Tehsildar’s office, provide him with the details, and get a note of your Khasra number.
