Uttarakhand Land Records Online (Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi)): How to Check Khasra (2026)
How to check Khasra and Khatauni online on Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi), what the record shows, and why a land record alone does not prove clear title.
How-To · Uttarakhand Land Records
To check Uttarakhand land records online, open the Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi) portal, choose the district, tehsil and village, and search by owner name, khasra number, khata number or plot. You can then view the Khasra and Khatauni, which show who is recorded in the revenue books. A land record is not proof of clear title. Before you buy, also check the encumbrance and any court cases. Last verified: October 2026.
- Where: the Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi) portal, bhulekh.uk.gov.in.
- What you see: Khasra (plot register) and Khatauni (account register).
- Search by: owner name, khasra number, khata number or plot details.
- Remember: a land record is not proof of clear title. Also check the encumbrance and any court cases.
01Why people check land records in Uttarakhand
Most people look up a land record for one of three reasons. They are about to buy a plot, they need a copy for a bank loan, or they are in a family or neighbour dispute and need to see what the revenue books say.
In Uttarakhand this matters more than usual. Land in the hills is often split into many small plots, held jointly by large families, and passed down for generations without a clean paper trail. Names of fathers, grandfathers and brothers can all appear on one record. It is easy to misread who actually owns what.
The state government runs the Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi) portal for exactly this purpose. This page is a plain guide to using it. We are not the portal and we do not issue land records. For the official record, always go to the government site.
02What Khasra and Khatauni are
Two names come up again and again on the Uttarakhand portal.
- Khasra: the plot-wise register. Each plot in a village has a khasra number. It shows the plot area, the type of land (for example agricultural, residential or forest-related) and who is recorded as the cultivator or holder.
- Khatauni: the account-wise register. It groups land by khata (account) and lists the recorded holder or holders, the khasra numbers under that account, and the area held. This is the record most banks and buyers ask for.
Together these form the Record of Rights for the land. They are kept by the Revenue Department and are based on the village revenue maps and the settlement records.
Simple way to remember
Khasra tells you about the plot. Khatauni tells you about the account and the people recorded against it.
03How to check Khasra and Khatauni on Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi)
The portal is run by the Uttarakhand Revenue Department. Check the address in your browser carefully, since lookalike sites exist. The official site is bhulekh.uk.gov.in.
- Open the Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi) portal in your browser.
- Select the option to view the Khasra or Khatauni (Record of Rights).
- Choose the district, then the tehsil, then the village. Pick the right village name, since similar names are common.
- Pick how you want to search: by owner name, khasra number, khata number or plot details.
- Enter the details and the captcha shown on the screen, then submit.
- Open the matching record. Read the holder names, area and khasra numbers carefully.
- Download or print the record if you need a copy. Many banks accept the online copy for preliminary checks, but some ask for a certified copy from the tehsil.
If the village or plot does not show up, the data may not be digitised yet, or the spelling may differ. Try the Hindi name of the village, and try another search method.
04Ways to search a record
You do not need every detail. Use whichever one you have.
| Search by | What you need | Works best when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner name | Name of the recorded holder, with district, tehsil and village | You know the seller but not the plot number | Spelling differences, common names, many holders with the same name |
| Khasra number | Plot (khasra) number with village details | You have the plot number from a sale paper or map | Plots get split or merged, so old numbers may not match |
| Khata number | Khata (account) number with village details | You want every plot held under one account | One khata can list several co-holders |
| Plot details | Plot or area details as shown in your papers | You only have a plot reference from a deed | Deed descriptions may not match revenue numbers |
If your deed gives a different plot number from the portal, do not ignore the gap. Ask the seller to explain it, and get it checked at the tehsil.
05Mutation vs record update
Many people think that once a sale deed is registered, the land record changes by itself. It does not.
- Registration records the sale in the sub-registrar office.
- Mutation (called dakhil-kharij or namantaran in many revenue offices) is the separate step where the revenue records are changed to show the new owner after a sale, inheritance or gift.
- Record update on the portal is what you then see online. It can lag behind the tehsil file by weeks or longer.
So a record that still shows the old owner may mean mutation is pending, not that the sale is invalid. The reverse also happens: a record can show a name that has since sold the land. To follow the mutation step in detail, see our guide on how to check property mutation status in India.
06A land record is not proof of clear title
This is the most important point on this page. The Khasra and Khatauni are revenue records. They mainly show who is in the books for land revenue and possession. They are not a guarantee of ownership.
Even a perfectly clean record can hide problems:
- A co-owner who never signed the sale.
- A mortgage or loan registered against the land. Check this with an encumbrance certificate. See how to download an encumbrance certificate in India.
- A pending court case about the land or against the seller, which no revenue record will show.
- A recent sale that has not been mutated yet.
The land record tells you what the revenue books say. It does not tell you whether anyone is fighting over the land in court.
A sensible buyer therefore checks four things: the land record, the encumbrance certificate, the chain of title documents, and any litigation on the land or against the parties.
07Common problems and what to do
- Record not found: try the Hindi spelling, a different search method, or ask at the tehsil whether the village is digitised.
- Wrong name or area: the fix is a correction application through the tehsil revenue office, not something you can edit online.
- Several co-holders: every one of them usually needs to sign for a valid sale. Do not buy from just one.
- Online copy refused by a bank: ask the bank whether it needs a certified copy from the tehsil.
- Lookalike websites: some private sites copy the portal look and charge fees. The official viewing is free of charge as far as we could verify.
For a general introduction to Indian court terms you may meet in a property dispute, our guide to AI tools for law students and junior advocates is a useful starting point. If you run background checks as part of hiring, see also litigation checks for employee onboarding.
08Where Claw fits
Claw is an all-in-one legaltech platform for Indian advocates, law firms, and corporate legal teams, combining AI-based case search, an AI legal assistant (Legal GPT), case management, and compliance automation across all Indian courts and tribunals.
Claw does not issue or replace land records, and it is not the Bhulekh portal. Its role starts where the land record ends. Before you buy, create a free Claw account to check any court cases on the land or the parties by name. This is a property litigation check plus an entity check on the seller. Claw covers 9,102 forums, holds 30 crore+ judgments, and returns results in under 5 seconds, with search that tolerates spelling differences in names.
Claw has a free plan for individual advocates. Teams and enterprises are on paid plans. Claw does not use customer case documents to train AI models.
09Sources and further reading
- Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi), official land records portal: bhulekh.uk.gov.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Portal menus, fees and rules change. Last verified October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice.
10Frequently asked questions
How do I check land records in Uttarakhand online?
Open the Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi) portal, choose district, tehsil and village, then search by owner name, khasra number, khata number or plot details. You can view and download the Khasra and Khatauni.
What is the difference between Khasra and Khatauni?
Khasra is the plot-wise register with plot number, area and land type. Khatauni is the account-wise register listing the recorded holders and the plots under each khata.
Is the online Khatauni proof of ownership?
No. It is a revenue record. It shows who is recorded in the books, but it does not guarantee clear title. Check the encumbrance certificate, title documents and any litigation as well.
Why does the record still show the old owner after a sale?
Registration and mutation are separate steps. The revenue record changes only after mutation (dakhil-kharij), and the online record can lag behind. Check the mutation status at the tehsil.
Can I check if there is a court case on a plot?
Not on the land portal. Land records do not show court cases. You can search for cases by the names of the parties on Claw, which has a free plan for individual advocates, and also check the encumbrance certificate.
Is Claw the official Uttarakhand land records portal?
No. The official portal is Bhulekh Uttarakhand (Devbhoomi) run by the state government. Claw helps with the litigation check you should do before buying.