How to Search Khatian and Plot Number Information on Banglarbhumi
If you’re buying land, verifying a seller’s claim, or just confirming your own property details, searching Khatian and plot (dag) information on Banglarbhumi is usually the very first step. It’s free, it’s online, and once you know the right fields to fill in, it takes a couple of minutes.
I’ve walked many first-time buyers and a few local agents through this exact search, and most of the confusion comes from one thing: not having the right reference numbers ready before starting. This guide covers both search methods on the portal, what each field means, and how to fix the most common “record not found” problems.
What Khatian and Plot (Dag) Number Actually Mean
A Khatian (also called Record of Rights or RoR) is the official land record that groups together all the plots owned by a person or family within a Mouza, along with details like land classification and recorded rights.
A Plot number, commonly called a Dag number, identifies one specific parcel of land inside a Mouza. A single Khatian can cover multiple plot numbers, and a single plot can sometimes be split across multiple Khatians after partition or inheritance.
Why this distinction matters
- Khatian tells you who is recorded as the owner and what rights exist.
- Plot/Dag number tells you exactly which piece of land you’re talking about.
- You can search using either one — if you have both, cross-checking them against each other is the safest way to confirm you’re looking at the correct parcel.
What You Need Before You Start Searching
Collect these from the deed papers, an old porcha, or a previous record copy before opening the portal:
- District
- Block
- Mouza name
- JL number (Jurisdiction List number, if your Mouza requires it)
- Khatian number, or
- Plot / Dag number
If you don’t have any of these on hand yet, a registered deed or an old tax receipt almost always has the Mouza name and either the Khatian or plot number printed somewhere in the schedule section.
Method A: Search Using Know Your Property
This is the most commonly used method when you already know the Khatian or plot number.
- Log in to the Banglarbhumi portal.
- Open Know Your Property under Citizen Services.
- Select District, Block, and Mouza.
- Choose Search by Khatian or Search by Plot.
- Enter the number and the captcha.
- Click View.
You’ll typically see the owner’s name, plot area, land classification, and other related record details on the results screen.
Method B: Query Search (When You Have a Reference Number)
If you’ve previously filed a request or transaction on the portal and have a query reference, this method retrieves the connected record directly.
- Open Query Search under Citizen Services.
- Enter the Query number.
- Enter the Query year.
- Enter the captcha.
- Submit to retrieve the connected details.
This method is faster when applicable, but Method A (Know Your Property) is the one most people use for a first-time lookup.
Why the Plot (Dag) Number Is So Important
A plot dag number is a unique identifier within a Mouza’s land records. If you enter the wrong dag number, everything downstream becomes wrong — the owner name, the recorded area, the land classification, and the map reference.
When I help buyers verify a property, I always cross-check the plot number from at least two independent sources — typically the registered deed and a previous record copy or tax receipt — before treating the search result as reliable.
A quick sanity check I recommend
- Does the owner name on the search result match the seller’s claim, including spelling?
- Does the recorded area roughly match what the deed describes?
- Does the Mouza and JL number match your documents exactly?
Common Search Errors and How to Fix Them
| Issue | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
"Record not found" | Wrong Mouza, JL number, or plot/Khatian number | Re-verify the number from the deed or an old porcha, then retry |
Owner name looks outdated | Mutation not yet completed after a sale or inheritance | Check the RoR / e Porcha guide and consider filing mutation |
Search page doesn’t load | Portal traffic or browser cache issue | Try a different browser or retry during off-peak hours |
Captcha keeps failing | Browser autofill or refresh timing | Refresh the captcha manually and type it without autofill |
Area shown differs from deed | Old survey vs updated survey mismatch, or a subdivision | Compare with the RS-LR mapping guide to reconcile old and new references |
FAQs
Can I search Khatian details without knowing the plot number?
Yes, as long as you know the District, Block, Mouza, and the Khatian number itself, you can search directly by Khatian.
Is the Know Your Property search free?
Yes, basic search and viewing of record details on Banglarbhumi is free. Fees apply only when you request downloadable certified documents like RoR/e Porcha.
What if the plot number on the portal doesn’t match my deed?
This usually means a subdivision, renumbering, or an outdated reference on one of the documents. Cross-check with your Khatian and, if needed, visit the BL&LRO office with your deed and previous record copy for clarification.
Can I use this search before buying land?
Yes, and you should. Verifying the recorded owner name and plot details before paying any advance is one of the simplest ways to avoid a costly mistake.
Final Thoughts
Searching Khatian and plot information is the foundation for almost every other Banglarbhumi service — mutation, RoR download, mouza maps, and grievance filing all depend on getting these reference numbers right first. Take the extra few minutes to cross-check your numbers against the deed before you search, and you’ll avoid most of the “record not found” frustration people run into.