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How to Check the RoR / Plot Extract in Odisha — Complete Guide 2026

The Bhulekh Odisha RoR is your single window into who actually owns a plot, how much land they hold, and what the revenue books say about it. It is issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department and is available free at bhulekh.ori.nic.in for any survey number in the state.

Quick Reference

Also calledKhatiyan, Record of Rights, Plot Extract

Issued byRevenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Odisha

Valid forUntil next mutation or settlement update

CostFree for online view and download; certified copy at Tahasil [VERIFY fee with local Tahasildar]

Time takenInstant online; certified copy typically issued within a few working days

Online portalbhulekh.ori.nic.in Odisha

What is the RoR / Plot Extract in Odisha?

Definition

The Record of Rights, commonly called Khatiyan in Odisha, is the legal land record maintained by the Revenue Department. It is prepared and updated under the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1958, and the rules notified thereunder.

The RoR is the working document that captures the present status of a piece of land. It tells you the Khatiyan number, the plots that belong to that Khatiyan, the name of the Raiyat (the recorded holder), the area in acres and decimals, the Kisam or land classification, and the rent or revenue payable. Every village in Odisha has its own Khatiyan register, digitised onto the Bhulekh Odisha platform.

For a buyer, the RoR Odisha is the first record you read, not the last. It does not by itself confirm clean title. It confirms what the Revenue Department currently has on file. You still need the parent deeds, mutation order, encumbrance certificate from IGR Odisha, and a fresh Bhunaksha sketch to triangulate. Treat the RoR as the spine of your due diligence.

State-specific note: In Odisha, the online RoR copy from Bhulekh is for verification only. For sale registration and bank loans, you need a certified Khatiyan copy issued by the Tahasildar.

How to Get RoR / Plot Extract in Odisha: Step-by-Step

The Bhulekh Odisha RoR can be pulled online in minutes if you have either the Khatiyan number or the Plot number. For a stamped, signed copy, you visit the Tahasil office of the relevant block.

Online method (recommended)

Open the Bhulekh Odisha portal Go to bhulekh

ori.nic.in. Select your District, Tahasil, RI Circle, and Village from the drop-downs. Each layer narrows the search.

Confirm the spelling of the village against the sale agreement before proceeding.

Choose your search type Pick between Khatiyan number, Plot number, Tenant name, or Plot list

Plot number is the cleanest entry point when the seller has shared survey details in writing.

View the RoR The system displays the Khatiyan with owner name, father or husband name, area, Kisam, and rent

Cross-check this against the seller’s ID and the sale agreement.

Download the copy Use the print or save option to keep a PDF for your due diligence file

Note that this download is for reference and not a court-admissible record.

Save the date and time of download; portals are updated periodically and the snapshot helps if disputes arise later.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Visit the Tahasil with jurisdiction Locate the Tahasil under which the village falls

Carry the Khatiyan or Plot number and a photocopy of your ID.

Submit the application Fill the standard application for a certified Khatiyan copy

The Revenue Inspector or designated clerk records the request.

Pay the fee and collect the receipt A nominal fee is charged

The receipt carries the diary number used to track the application.

Collect the certified copy

You receive a signed and sealed Khatiyan copy, which is the version banks and Sub-Registrars accept

Ask for the latest Bhunaksha plot sketch in the same visit so the map and record match.

What Does the RoR / Plot Extract Contain in Odisha?

A clean Odisha Khatiyan packs a tight set of fields, and every one of them deserves a buyer’s second look.

Field	What it means	What to check
Khatiyan Number	The holding number bundling related plots under one Raiyat	Matches the number quoted in the sale agreement
Plot Number	Individual survey unit within the Khatiyan	Matches Bhunaksha plot and the boundary on site
Raiyat Name	Recorded holder of the land	Exactly matches seller’s ID and registered deed
Area	Extent in acres and decimals (100 decimals to an acre)	Tallies with sale agreement and Bhunaksha
Kisam	Land classification such as Sarad, Bahal, Gharabari, Patita	Use determines mutation rights and conversion need

Good sign: A clean RoR shows the seller as sole Raiyat, area matching the agreement to the decimal, and a Kisam consistent with the intended use of the land.

Common Issues With RoR / Plot Extract in Odisha

A clean Odisha Khatiyan packs a tight set of fields, and every one of them deserves a buyer’s second look.

Name mismatch between RoR and sale deed

The Raiyat name on Bhulekh sometimes differs in spelling or order from the seller’s Aadhaar or registered deed. Even a small variation creates a chain-of-title gap.

Fix: Insist on a corrigendum at the Tahasil or an affidavit linking the names before you sign.

RoR not updated after a prior sale

The portal may still show the previous owner if the new buyer never applied for mutation. You then risk paying the current possessor while the record still belongs elsewhere.

Fix: Demand the mutation order from the last transaction and confirm the chain at the Tahasil.

Kisam shown as restricted category

If the Kisam is a tribal, communal, or government-assigned category, transfer is barred or needs collector approval. Money paid here is rarely recovered.

Fix: Walk away unless the seller produces the formal conversion or transfer permission order.

Area mismatch with Bhunaksha sketch

The Khatiyan shows one extent and the Bhunaksha map shows another. This usually points to an unsettled boundary or part-sale that was never recorded.

Fix: Order a fresh survey through the Amin and reconcile both records before payment.

Multiple Raiyats on the same Khatiyan

Joint Khatiyans are common after inheritance. Only the co-holder’s share can be sold, and only with the consent of others.

Fix: Get consent affidavits from every recorded co-holder and a partition deed where possible.

Why the RoR / Plot Extract Matters for Land Buyers in Odisha

The Khatiyan is the document that determines whether the land you are paying for actually exists in the seller’s name on the day of sale.

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Confirms current ownership The RoR tells you who the Revenue Department considers the lawful Raiyat right now

If the seller is not on the Khatiyan, no registered deed will give you a clean title later.

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Reveals classification and use restrictions The Kisam decides whether the plot can be built upon, converted, or sold at all

A wrong assumption about Kisam derails plans for both farms and homes.

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Required for home loans and Sub-Registrar acceptance Banks insist on a certified Khatiyan copy along with the deed

Sub-Registrars in Odisha rely on it to validate the seller’s standing.

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Odisha-specific: Anchors the mutation you will need After registration, you must apply for mutation at the Tahasil to be added as the new Raiyat

The existing RoR is the base record that mutation builds on.

Red flag: If the seller refuses to share the Khatiyan number or insists on a copy printed by an agent rather than from Bhulekh Odisha directly, treat it as a deal-breaker until you verify yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the Bhulekh Odisha RoR online for a plot?

Visit bhulekh.ori.nic.in, pick the District, Tahasil, RI Circle and Village, then search by Khatiyan or Plot number. The Khatiyan loads with owner, area and Kisam details for download.

Is the Bhulekh Odisha RoR a legally valid document on its own?

The portal copy is for reference. For sale registration, bank loans and court matters in Odisha, you need a certified Khatiyan copy signed by the Tahasildar of the concerned block.

What is Khatiyan in the Odisha land record system?

Khatiyan is the formal name for the Record of Rights in Odisha. It lists the Raiyat, the plots held, the area in acres and decimals, the Kisam, and the rent payable to the state.

How do I get a certified RoR copy at the Tahasil in Odisha?

Apply at the relevant Tahasil with the Khatiyan or Plot number and a fee receipt. The certified copy is usually issued within a few working days after the Revenue Inspector verifies the record.

What does Kisam mean inside an Odisha RoR?

Kisam is the land classification entered in the Khatiyan. Categories like Sarad, Bahal, Gharabari and Patita decide whether the plot is agricultural, homestead or fallow, and what transfer or conversion rules apply.

What if the Bhulekh Odisha RoR still shows the old owner after a sale?

The new buyer must file for mutation at the Tahasildar with the registered deed and Khatiyan. Until mutation is complete, the Bhulekh record will continue to display the previous Raiyat.

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