UP Bhulekh Khatauni Online: Check Khasra, Khata and Owner

You can check any Uttar Pradesh land record for free on UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in): pick the district, tehsil and village, then search by khata number, khasra (gata) number or owner name to see the current khatauni. This guide walks through each screen, explains every column, and tells you what to do if an entry changes without your knowledge.

What is a khatauni, and what does it prove?

The khatauni is Uttar Pradesh's record of rights. It lists, village by village, who holds each piece of land, in what share, and how big it is. It is kept by the Board of Revenue (Rajasv Parishad) and updated by the local lekhpal, UP's name for the patwari.

Each entry hangs off a khata, the account number for one set of holders. Under it sit one or more gata numbers, which is UP's word for the khasra plot number on the village map.

What the khatauni proves is limited. It shows who the government records as holding the land. It does not prove ownership. Title comes from a registered sale deed, gift deed, will, partition or court order. Keep both together, and read our khasra, khatauni and jamabandi guide if the terms are new.

How do you check UP Bhulekh khatauni online, step by step?

On the home page, open the भूलेख सेवाएं (Bhulekh services) menu and choose खतौनी (अधिकार अभिलेख) की नक़ल देखें, "view a copy of the khatauni (record of rights)". The next screen shows three searchable lists side by side.

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   Choose the district (जनपद)

   Districts are listed in English and Hindi. Choose the district where the land lies today; type a few letters in the search box to jump to it.
2. 2

   Choose the tehsil (तहसील)

   Pick the tehsil. If the village is missing later, try the neighbouring tehsil, because boundaries have been redrawn over the years.
3. 3

   Choose the village (ग्राम का नाम / कोड)

   Each village shows its English name, Hindi name and census code, such as "Village Name (गाँव)-143003". Search by name or by code.
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   Pick how to search

   Search by khata number (खाता संख्या), by khasra or gata number (गाटा/खसरा संख्या), or by owner name (खातेदार के नाम द्वारा), where you tap the first Hindi letter of the name and pick from the list.
5. 5

   Open the extract

   Click उद्धरण देखें (view extract). If you are asked for a captcha, type it exactly. The khatauni opens for that khata.
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   Save a dated copy

   Download or print to PDF with the printed date and time visible. A dated copy is your baseline if anything changes later.

Our Uttar Pradesh state guide covers local land patterns and risks for families abroad.

How do you read every column of the UP khatauni?

The online extract is headed उद्धरण खतौनी (अप्रमाणित प्रति), "khatauni extract (unsigned copy)", with the village, tehsil, district, fasli year and khata number at the top. Below that, each holder and each gata is listed. Here is an illustrative example with invented names:

A few tips for reading it:

• Area is in hectares. One hectare is about 2.47 acres. Local bigha sizes vary across UP, so use the land unit converter rather than a rule of thumb.
• Names may carry identifiers. Newer entries can show a caste code, the last four digits of Aadhaar or digits of a PAN, and a date of birth for minors. These help tell two people with the same name apart.
• Mutation details tell the story. Each change is listed with the authority, order number, date and basis, for example inheritance (विरासत) or sale (बैनामा).
• Pending cases are linked. If a revenue case is pending on a plot, its computerised case number appears. Clicking a gata also shows its sale status, litigation status, map and mutation register entries.

How do you get a certified khatauni copy, and what does it cost?

The free online extract carries a clear disclaimer: the data is for viewing only, and a certified copy can be obtained from a tehsil computer centre or a CSC/Lokvani centre. That certified copy is what banks, courts and sub-registrars accept.

There are three routes:

• Online, with payment. In the same Bhulekh services menu, choose ऑनलाइन पेमेन्ट द्वारा खतौनी की प्रमाणित प्रति प्राप्त करें, "get a certified khatauni copy by online payment". You log in with a mobile OTP (up to three OTPs in 24 hours), pay online, and download the digitally signed copy within its validity period. One mobile number can make up to 10 successful payments a month.
• CSC or Lokvani centre. Any Common Service Centre in UP can print a certified copy for a small service charge.
• Tehsil computer centre. The traditional counter at the tehsil office.

The portal shows the fee before you pay, and fees change, so check the amount on screen rather than relying on a figure from a blog. Each certified copy has an extract number (उद्धरण क्रमांक). Anyone can confirm a copy is genuine using the portal's "Verify ROR by RoR Id" option, which shows where and when it was issued.

What are common UP Bhulekh problems, and how do you fix them?

Most problems come down to the wrong place, the wrong spelling, or a slow server.

The village is not listed, or the portal says it is under survey

First check the district and tehsil. Many families still use old district names; Ayodhya was Faizabad, and several districts were carved out of larger ones. Search the village list by its census code if you have it.

If the portal says यह गाँव सर्वेक्षण में है ("this village is under survey"), or the village is under consolidation (chakbandi), there is no online khatauni until the process finishes. Ask the consolidation office or the tehsil for the current record.

The name does not appear

Names are recorded in Hindi, and spellings vary. Search by khata or gata number instead; numbers are exact. If the land was inherited, try the father's or grandfather's name. If the name is genuinely wrong, a correction goes through the tehsildar with supporting documents.

Only the current year shows

UP Bhulekh shows only the current khatauni. For older years, ask the tehsil record room for certified copies, or file an RTI. Our RTI application generator drafts one for you.

The site is slow or will not load

The portal is busiest during Indian office hours. Try early morning or late evening in India, or a different browser. If the site is down, wait and try again; it usually comes back within hours.

How do you spot a suspicious change, and what should you do right away?

Compare each new check against your last saved copy. Four changes deserve immediate attention:

1. A new mutation entry with an order number and date you do not recognise.
2. A changed share, such as your 1/2 becoming 1/4, or a new name added to the khata.
3. A holder removed or replaced, especially a late parent replaced by someone outside the family.
4. A new bank mortgage in column 18, or a new pending case number against a gata.

Then, in this order:

• Check the plot details. Click the gata to see its sale status and pending case status, and look up the case on the Revenue Court Computerised Management System at vaad.up.nic.in.
• Ask the lekhpal and the tehsildar. Mutation in UP is ordered by the tehsildar's court under the UP Revenue Code, 2006. If the case is still pending, file a written objection in that court.
• If an order has already been passed, an appeal usually lies to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) within a short limitation period. A local revenue lawyer can confirm the exact route and deadline.
• Check the deed side too. A forged sale shows up at the sub-registrar. Our guide to mutation, intkal and dakhil-kharij explains how the two connect.
• Complain in writing through the state's Jansunwai grievance portal (jansunwai.up.nic.in), which is linked from UP Bhulekh, and keep the reference number.

How can an NRI handle UP Bhulekh from abroad?

You can do most of this from your laptop. Viewing the khatauni is free and needs no login, so check it from anywhere. Use our India office hours planner to find a quiet time for the portal, or to reach the tehsil while it is open.

Two steps are easier with help in India: the mobile OTP for a certified copy, and visiting the tehsil or a CSC. A trusted relative can do both without a power of attorney. They can view records, collect certified copies and ask the lekhpal questions on your behalf. They should never sign an application, affidavit or "no objection" in your name. If anyone asks for a POA just to fetch a khatauni, say no.

Keep your khata number, gata numbers and a recent certified copy in one folder. That folder is what any lawyer will ask for first.

How do you keep watch on your UP khatauni?

The honest answer is regular checking. A mutation can go from application to order in weeks, and you want to see it while you can still object.

Doing it yourself means opening UP Bhulekh every week, walking district, tehsil and village, and comparing every column against last week's copy. It is free and it works, as long as you never miss a week.

PlotPehra does it for you. We check your official khatauni every week and flag any change: a new owner, a new mutation, a changed share or area. A real person reviews every alert before it reaches you, and explains it in plain English and Hindi by email and WhatsApp.

Paper is only half the picture. We also check your plot from space with Sentinel-2 satellite images, so new construction, digging or someone farming your field shows up even when the khatauni has not changed. Monsoon clouds can hide the ground for a few weeks, and we tell you when that happens. You get a monthly update either way, so silence is never a question mark. Setup needs only the village and your khata or khasra number. No documents, no power of attorney.

Check your khatauni today, save a dated copy, and decide how you will keep watching it. A change you catch in its first weeks is far easier to fix than one you find years later.