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How to Check Khasra in Uttar Pradesh — Complete Guide 2026

Khasra is the plot-level record that identifies every piece of land in UP by number, area, land type, and current use. Every revenue transaction in the state — sale, mutation, loan, dispute — traces back to it. Before you trust anything a seller tells you about land in UP, check the Khasra on upbhulekh.gov.in first.

Quick Reference

Also calledGata Number / Khasra Number / Plot Record

Issued byRevenue Department, UP (maintained by Lekhpal at village level)

Valid forPermanent record; updated after each mutation or land use change

CostFree online at upbhulekh.gov.in; nominal fee for certified copy at Tehsil

Time takenInstant online; same day at Tehsil office

Online portalupbhulekh.gov.in

noteEvery sale deed, mutation, and revenue transaction in UP uses the Khasra number as the primary plot identifier. A mismatch between the Khasra and the sale deed is a serious problem.

What is Khasra in Uttar Pradesh?

Definition

A Khasra is a field-level revenue record maintained by the Lekhpal — the village-level revenue officer — under the UP Land Revenue Act, 1901. It assigns a unique number to each agricultural plot and records that plot's area, boundaries, land type, current use, and cultivation details.

Every plot in rural UP has a Khasra number. It is the plot's identity. When a seller says "I own 2 acres in village X," what they actually mean is they hold rights over one or more specific Khasra numbers. Without knowing those numbers, you do not know what you are buying. The area could be different. The land type could be different. The boundaries on paper may not match what is physically shown to you at the site.

The record goes back decades. A Lekhpal updates it when ownership changes, when land use shifts, or when a mutation is recorded. Before digitization, you had to visit the tehsil office and request it manually. Now it sits on upbhulekh.gov.in and you can check it from your phone. That is useful because sellers in UP frequently quote round numbers for area or describe land type loosely. The Khasra tells you what the government actually recorded — not what the seller says.

The Gata number is another name for the same thing in UP. Some districts use Khasra, some use Gata. On the upbhulekh.gov.in portal, you will see both terms. They point to the same unique plot identifier in the revenue system. When filling in search fields, use whichever term the portal shows for your district.

State-specific note: In UP, the Khasra number on the sale deed must match the upbhulekh.gov.in record exactly. A single digit off means the deed and the Khasra are describing different plots. That gap can be intentional or accidental — both are dangerous.

How to Get Khasra in UP: Step-by-Step

Checking Khasra is free and takes under five minutes on upbhulekh.gov.in. For legal or loan purposes, a certified copy from the Tehsil office is what banks and courts actually need. Keep the plot number or owner name ready before you begin.

Online method (recommended)

Open upbhulekh

gov.in directly Type the URL yourself or use a saved bookmark. Do not trust third-party sites with similar-looking names. Only .gov.in is the official portal.

Select the Khasra/Khatauni option On the homepage, click "Khatauni (Adhikar Abhilekh) Ki Nakal Dekhein

" The Khasra details are available through this section. Enter the CAPTCHA and proceed.

Choose district, tehsil, village Three dropdowns load in sequence

Pick your district first, then tehsil, then the specific village. If the village does not appear, the tehsil selection is likely wrong — go back and try again.

Search by Khasra/Gata number Select the Khasra/Gata number search option

Enter the plot number. Click Khojein (Search). The record shows plot area, land type, owner name, cultivation details, and any liabilities. Write down what you see and compare it against the sale deed the seller has given you.

If you do not have the Khasra number yet, search by owner name first to find all plots registered to that person. Then pull each Khasra individually and check the details.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Visit the Tehsil office with plot details Carry the Khasra/Gata number, village name, district, and your own identity proof

Go to the revenue records counter and ask for a certified Khasra copy for the specific plot.

Submit application and pay fee Fill out the application form at the counter

Pay the nominal fee — the amount is small and varies by district. No prior appointment is needed for this.

Collect certified copy from Lekhpal or Tehsildar The Lekhpal or Tehsildar stamps and signs the copy

This stamped version is what courts accept and what banks require for loan documentation. An online printout has no official standing in either setting.

Cross-verify with the portal Before you leave the Tehsil area, check what upbhulekh

gov.in shows for the same plot. If the certified copy and the portal record disagree on area or land type, raise it with the revenue officer immediately.

After any land purchase in UP, check that your new ownership is reflected in the Khasra records once mutation is complete. The Lekhpal updates the Khasra after mutation approval. Confirm it happened.

What Does Khasra Contain in UP?

Six fields in a UP Khasra record tell buyers what the land actually is before any money moves.

Field	What it means	What to check
Unique plot identifier assigned by Revenue Dept	Must match the number in the sale deed exactly Plot area	Land area in hectares or bigha
Agricultural, non-agricultural, abadi, fallow, etc.	Determines legal use; agricultural land needs conversion permission to build on Current use and cultivation	What the land is used for now — cropped, fallow, irrigated, etc.
Name of registered owner or cultivator at Lekhpal level	Cross-check against Khatauni for consistency Boundaries	Adjacent plot numbers on all four sides

Good sign: Khasra number matches sale deed, area matches seller's claim, land type matches intended use, owner name matches Khatauni, and boundaries match the Bhu Naksha UP map for that plot.

Common Issues With Khasra in Uttar Pradesh

These are the Khasra problems that buyers in UP run into most often — usually after money has already moved.

Khasra number mismatch with sale deed

The deed mentions plot 234. The Khasra record on upbhulekh.gov.in shows plot 243. Could be a typo. Could be deliberate. Either way, the registered deed describes a different piece of land than the Khasra on record.

Fix: Match the Khasra number across three things before signing — the sale deed draft, the upbhulekh.gov.in record, and the Bhu Naksha UP map. All three must agree.

Area on Khasra smaller than what seller claims

A seller quotes 3 acres. The Khasra shows 2.4 acres. The difference is not rounding. You are being asked to pay for land that does not exist on the revenue record.

Fix: Check the Khasra area before any negotiation. The revenue record is what courts and banks go by, not what the seller says verbally.

Agricultural land sold for non-agricultural purpose

The Khasra shows land type as agricultural. The seller assures you it can be used for construction or a farmhouse project. Agricultural land in UP cannot be converted to non-agricultural use without separate government permission under the UP Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act.

Fix: Read the Bhumi Prakar field in the Khasra before anything else. If it says agricultural and you plan to build, confirm the conversion permission exists before proceeding.

Land recorded as government or common land

Some plots that appear privately held turn out to be recorded in the Khasra as government land, gaon sabha land, or common village land. Sellers sometimes knowingly transact on these plots. No legal title transfers on government or gaon sabha land.

Fix: Check the owner column in the Khasra carefully. Any entry showing government, gram sabha, or common land in the ownership field means the plot cannot be privately sold.

Khasra not updated after previous mutation

Land changed hands three years ago but the Khasra still reflects the previous owner. The current seller has a deed but no updated Khasra entry. Lekhpal mutation recording may be pending.

Fix: Cross-check the Khasra owner name against the Khatauni. If they disagree, ask the seller to show the mutation certificate confirming their name was updated.

Boundary encroachment not visible in documents

Adjacent landowner has physically expanded onto the plot. The Khasra shows the original boundary. The physical land on site is smaller. This is common in rural UP and shows up only when you visit the site and check Bhu Naksha boundaries.

Fix: Use the Bhu Naksha UP portal alongside the Khasra. Walk the physical boundaries on site before finalising.

Why Khasra Matters for Land Buyers in Uttar Pradesh

Every revenue transaction in UP starts with the Khasra number — four reasons why that matters to you as a buyer.

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It is the foundation of every land transaction Sale deed, mutation, encumbrance certificate, bank loan — every one of them references the Khasra number

Get it wrong once and the error follows the property through every future transaction.

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It catches area and land type fraud early Sellers overstate area

They describe agricultural land as residential-ready. The Khasra number land transaction UP record contradicts both in seconds. You pay nothing to check it. There is no reason to skip it.

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Banks and lawyers both need it Home loan processing in UP requires the Khasra record

Property lawyers use it to trace title and verify that the plot described in the deed actually corresponds to an existing, correctly classified piece of land.

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UP-specific — Lekhpal records carry weight The Lekhpal is the primary keeper of Khasra records in UP

Their entries carry legal weight in revenue courts. A discrepancy between what a seller says and what the Lekhpal's record shows will always be resolved in favour of the official record. Not the seller.

Red flag: If the Khasra number the seller gives you does not pull up their name on upbhulekh.gov.in, or if the area and land type on the record do not match what you have been shown, stop. Do not pay an advance, do not sign anything, until those differences are resolved in writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khasra UP Land 2026 and why does it matter before buying?

Khasra is the government plot record maintained by the Lekhpal in UP. It gives every land parcel a unique number and records its area, boundaries, land type, and current use. Every sale deed and mutation in UP traces back to the Khasra number.

How do I check Khasra online in Uttar Pradesh?

Go to upbhulekh.gov.in. Click the Khatauni section. Solve the CAPTCHA. Select district, tehsil, village. Choose the Khasra/Gata number search. Enter the plot number and click Khojein. The full plot record appears instantly for free.

What is the difference between Khasra and Khatauni?

Khasra is about the plot — its number, area, land type, and boundaries. Khatauni is about the owner — who holds rights, in what capacity, and what liabilities exist. Both records must be checked. Neither replaces the other.

What is a Gata number in UP Bhulekh?

Gata number and Khasra number refer to the same thing in UP — a unique identifier for a specific land parcel. Some districts use Khasra, some use Gata. On upbhulekh.gov.in both terms appear depending on your district selection.

Is the Khasra number required for property registration in UP?

Yes. The Sub-Registrar requires the correct Khasra number in the sale deed for registration. Revenue officials, banks, and courts all use it to identify the exact plot. A wrong number means the deed describes a different piece of land.

What happens if the Khasra number on the sale deed does not match the upbhulekh record?

The registered deed legally describes a different plot than the one you agreed to buy. It is either a clerical error or deliberate fraud. Either way, do not proceed until the correct Khasra number is confirmed and the deed draft is corrected.

How do I get a certified copy of Khasra in UP?

Visit your Tehsil office with the Khasra number, village name, and your ID. Fill the application, pay the small fee, and collect the copy stamped by the Lekhpal or Tehsildar. That copy is accepted by courts and banks.

Can agricultural Khasra land be used for construction in UP?

Not without prior conversion permission. If the Khasra shows agricultural land type, you need separate government approval under UP land laws before any construction. Sellers who promise otherwise are skipping a step that cannot be skipped.

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