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How to Check Survey Naksha in Rajasthan — Complete Guide 2026

Survey Naksha, also called Aks Shajra, is the official survey map showing plot boundaries in Rajasthan. It shows where your plot sits relative to neighbouring plots. Get this wrong and boundary disputes follow registration. This guide covers how to read it, get it, and use it before you sign anything.

Quick Reference

Issued bySurvey Department, Rajasthan

Valid forConfirm with Survey Dept.

CostConfirm fee with Survey Dept or Patwari.

Time takenConfirm with Survey Dept.

Online portalapnakhata.raj.nic.in

noteNaksha shows plot position relative to neighbouring plots. A boundary shown differently on ground than on Naksha is a dispute waiting to happen.

What is Survey Naksha in Rajasthan?

Definition

Survey Naksha, or Aks Shajra, is the official village-level survey map maintained by the Survey Department under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956. It records each plot's boundaries, shape, and position relative to surrounding plots.

Documents like Jamabandi and Khasra tell you who owns a plot and what it is used for. Neither tells you exactly where the plot starts and ends on the ground. That is the Naksha's job. It is the spatial record, the map layer that sits beneath all the text-based revenue documents. Buy land without checking the Naksha and you are relying entirely on the seller's description of which boundaries are yours.

This document matters especially because of encroachment. In rural Rajasthan, plots are often farmed or fenced beyond their recorded boundaries over time. The neighbouring plot holder may have been using a strip of your plot for years. The Naksha shows the legal boundary. The ground may show something different. That difference is a dispute. Checking the Naksha before purchase, then physically verifying it on site, is the only way to know what you are actually getting.

State-specific note: Survey Naksha in Rajasthan shows each plot's position relative to its neighbours. Any difference between the map boundary and the physical boundary on ground needs to be resolved before purchase.

How to Get Survey Naksha in Rajasthan: Step-by-Step

Naksha records are accessible through apnakhata.raj.nic.in for digitised areas. For physical certified copies, visit the Patwari or Survey Department office. Have district, tehsil, village name, and Khasra number ready.

Online method (recommended)

Open Apna Khata Go to apnakhata

raj.nic.in. Select district from the map or dropdown menu.

Select Tehsil and Village Choose tehsil, then village

Revenue village name only. Local names differ and will not match portal entries.

If village map is not available digitally, the Survey Dept office for that tehsil is the only option.

Look for Map or Naksha Section Navigate to the map or Khasra map view

Enter Khasra number to pull up the specific plot boundary.

Download and Cross-Check Download the boundary map

Compare plot shape and size against what the Khasra record shows.

Online Naksha is for reference. For legal use or dispute resolution, get a certified copy from the Survey Dept directly.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Find the Right Office Naksha certified copies come from the Survey Department office covering that tehsil or from the Patwari for village-level maps

Confirm which before travelling.

Request Naksha for Your Khasra Ask for the survey map for your specific Khasra number and village

Put the request in writing with plot number, village, tehsil.

Pay the Fee

Fees vary by map type and tehsil.

Collect Certified Copy Certified Naksha with Survey Dept stamp is accepted for demarcation disputes and legal proceedings

Ask for the latest revised Naksha. Older maps may not reflect sub-divisions after partition or updated survey settlements.

What Does Survey Naksha Contain in Rajasthan?

Survey Naksha carries five key elements; the boundary lines and neighbour positions are what buyers must check first.

Field Name	What It Means	What to Check
Khasra Number	Plot identifier on the map	Must match all other revenue documents
Plot Shape	Actual boundary outline	Compare against physical site to check encroachment
Area Measurement	Plot size as surveyed	Cross-check against Khasra and sale deed
Neighbouring Plots	Adjacent Khasra numbers	Confirm no overlap or encroachment with neighbours
Village Boundaries	Outer limits of the revenue village	Confirms plot is within the correct village record

Good sign: Khasra number matches all documents. Plot shape matches the physical boundary on the ground. Neighbouring plot numbers consistent with Jamabandi entries. No overlapping lines.

Common Issues With Survey Naksha in Rajasthan

Naksha issues become boundary disputes after purchase; finding them before is far easier than resolving them in court after.

Physical Boundary Differs From Map

Fence or farm boundary on the ground does not match the Naksha line. Happens when neighbours gradually extend their fencing or cultivation. The Naksha holds legally, not what is on the ground.

Fix: Physically walk the plot boundaries with the Naksha in hand before purchase. Any mismatch needs to be resolved through Patwari demarcation first.

Neighbouring Plot Overlaps on Map

Two Khasra numbers overlap on the Naksha, usually from an old survey error or a sub-division that was not cleanly recorded. Banks flag this during loan processing.

Fix: Get a fresh demarcation done by the Survey Dept. Do not buy until the overlap is resolved and the map corrected.

Encroachment on Plot Boundaries

A portion of the plot shown in the Naksha is physically occupied by a neighbour's structure, crop, or fence. They have been there long enough to claim adverse possession in some cases.

Fix: Identify the encroached area on the Naksha. Get a Survey Dept demarcation to establish legal boundaries. Consult a property lawyer before proceeding if occupation is long-standing.

Outdated Naksha After Sub-Division

Original Khasra was divided among heirs but the Naksha was never updated. The map still shows the original undivided plot. Seller is offering part of what the map shows as one piece.

Fix: Ask for the updated Naksha showing the sub-divided plots with new Khasra numbers. If it does not exist, partition was not formally completed in survey records.

Plot Shape on Map Does Not Match Site

Naksha shows a rectangular plot. Site visit shows an irregular shape with one side significantly shorter. Seller may have already sold or lost a strip without updating records.

Fix: Compare Naksha dimensions against a physical measurement before finalising. Discrepancies need Survey Dept measurement to resolve.

Wrong Village Map Used

Naksha presented belongs to an adjacent village with similar plot numbers. This happens near village boundary areas where plots are physically close but in different revenue villages.

Fix: Confirm village name on the Naksha matches the village in all other documents. Different village name on the map means you are looking at the wrong plot entirely.

Why Survey Naksha Matters for Land Buyers in Rajasthan

Survey Naksha is the only document that tells you exactly where your plot sits on the ground relative to everything around it.

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Boundary Is Legal, Not Just Physical What you see on the ground is not always what you legally own

The Naksha is the legal record of boundaries. If the physical boundary conflicts with the map, the map wins in court.

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Neighbour Position Prevents Future Disputes Naksha shows every neighbouring plot's Khasra number

Cross-checking these with Jamabandi entries tells you who actually owns the plots around yours and whether any claims overlap your boundary.

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Required for Demarcation and Dispute Resolution Any boundary dispute in Rajasthan is resolved using the Naksha as the base document

Courts and revenue officers refer to it first. A buyer who has never seen the Naksha has no baseline when a dispute arises.

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Rajasthan-specific: Aks Shajra Is the Legal Map In Rajasthan, the term Aks Shajra refers to the attested copy of the survey map that carries legal weight

An unattested photocopy or a rough sketch has no standing. Only the Aks Shajra with Survey Dept attestation is accepted in legal proceedings.

Red flag: Seller says the boundaries are obvious on site and you do not need a Naksha. That is the seller deciding what information you should have. Get the map from apnakhata.raj.nic.in yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Survey Naksha Rajasthan 2026 and why does every buyer need it?

Official survey map showing plot boundaries and neighbour positions. Without it you do not know where your plot legally ends. Physical fences mean nothing if the Naksha shows the boundary elsewhere. Check it before site visit, not after.

What is difference between Naksha and Aks Shajra in Rajasthan?

Same document, different terms. Aks Shajra is the attested certified copy with Survey Dept stamp. That version carries legal weight. Plain Naksha printout is for reference only. Courts and demarcation proceedings need the Aks Shajra specifically.

How do I check plot boundaries online in Rajasthan?

Go to apnakhata.raj.nic.in. Select district, tehsil, village. Enter Khasra number and view the map layer. Downloads free for reference. Certified copy for legal purposes needs to come from the Survey Dept or Patwari office directly.

Can Naksha be used to resolve boundary disputes in Rajasthan?

Yes. It is the base document used by courts and revenue officers in all boundary disputes. The legal boundary is what the Naksha shows, not what either party claims on the ground. Always get the Aks Shajra for any dispute proceeding.

What if the physical boundary on site differs from the Naksha in Rajasthan?

The Naksha boundary is legal. Physical encroachment does not change the recorded line. Get a Survey Dept demarcation done to establish the correct boundary on the ground. Do not buy until the discrepancy is officially resolved.

What if Naksha shows encroachment on my plot in Rajasthan?

Someone is occupying land that is legally yours on the map. If occupation is long-standing, consult a property lawyer before buying. Short-term encroachment can be cleared through Patwari demarcation. Do not ignore any encroachment shown on the map.

Who issues the Survey Naksha in Rajasthan?

Survey Department of Rajasthan maintains the official maps. Certified Aks Shajra copies come from the Survey Dept office or the Patwari for that tehsil. Online access is through apnakhata.raj.nic.in for most digitised villages.

Does Survey Naksha change after land sub-division in Rajasthan?

It should. After partition, new Khasra numbers get assigned and the Naksha should be updated. Often it is not. Always ask for a Naksha showing the current sub-divided plot boundaries, not the original undivided map.

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