What is a Parcha in Sikkim?

A Parcha is the official record of rights — the primary document that lists your name, plot number, land area, ownership type (owner/tenant), and land use. It serves as proof of title in Sikkim.

What is the difference between Parcha and Khatian?

The Parcha shows individual owner and tenancy details; the Khatian is the revenue register listing all plots and owners in a revenue circle. Both are important for verification.

How do I find my plot number?

Contact the District Land Revenue office or block office with your deed, Parcha, or location details. They can help locate your plot number and provide certified extracts.

Can I access land records online in Sikkim?

Online access is limited and varies by district. The safest approach is to visit the District Land Revenue office in person. You may also work with a local land advocate for record verification.

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Survey Numbers in Sikkim

Overview

Sikkim's land is identified by plot numbers derived from cadastral surveys. Land records are maintained as 'Parcha' (record of rights), 'Khatian' (revenue register), and survey maps by the Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department. While Sikkim has a more structured record system than many North-East states, online portals remain limited — records are primarily accessed at the Land Revenue office.

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One plot, many names — what ‘survey number’ means here

Plot Number

A sequential identifier assigned to a plot during the cadastral survey, recorded in the Khatian and Parcha documents.

Parcha

The record of rights document in Sikkim that lists owner name, plot number, area, tenancy type, and land use category — the primary proof of land title.

Khatian

The revenue register listing all plots, owners, and tenancy details in a revenue circle; maintained by the Land Revenue office.

Cadastral Survey / Land Survey

The government's process of measuring and mapping all land parcels; produces the official survey map showing all plot boundaries and numbers.

Which record, which portal — for what

Different tasks need different records and portals. Here is the map.

What you want to do

Record / term

Where — official & free

Find a survey number by location

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On the 1acre map — coming soon for this state

Verify ownership in Parcha

Record of Rights (Parcha)

District Land Revenue office or block office

Check the Khatian (revenue register)

Revenue register (Khatian)

Land Revenue office or block office

View cadastral map

Survey map / plot boundary map

Land Revenue office (physical or digital copy)