What is a survey number in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

A survey number is the unique identifier for a plot, used in the cadastral records. In some areas, the 7/12 record (plot number and rights holder) is used instead. Both identify your land in official records.

What is a 7/12 record?

The 7/12 record shows the plot number (section 7 of the revenue record) and rights holder name (section 12). It's used in parts of the UT and provides key land ownership information.

Can I access land records online?

Yes. The UT has e-Dhara, a digital platform where you can search land records by village and landholder name. It's free and provides quick access to property information.

Where do I find the original survey map?

Visit your Taluk office. They have revenue maps (Naksha) showing all surveyed plots. The map helps verify boundaries and resolve disputes.

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Survey Numbers in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Overview

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu have land record systems influenced by their proximity to Gujarat and Maharashtra. In parts of the UT, the 7/12 record (similar to Maharashtra/Gujarat) is used; in other areas, the system follows traditional survey numbers. The UT Revenue Department maintains all records through the e-Dhara platform for digital access.

The UT has invested in digitization, making land records more accessible than many other regions. You can often search by village and landholder name. 1acre is building map-based survey search for this UT—coming soon.

The Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu survey-number map is coming soon

We're building the interactive survey-number map for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Get notified on WhatsApp — send us your district and we'll message you the moment it goes live.

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

Survey Number

The unique identifier for a plot in the cadastral survey; used in areas following traditional record systems.

7/12 Record

The standard record in some areas showing plot number (7) and rights holder (12); influenced by Gujarat and Maharashtra systems.

e-Dhara

The digital platform for land records in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu; provides online access to property information.

Revenue Map (Naksha)

The official map showing surveyed plot boundaries; used to verify land extent and dispute resolution.

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 area

Search e-Dhara platform online

UT Revenue Department / e-Dhara portal

Search by village name and landholder; free access

Request 7/12 or survey record

UT Revenue Department / Taluk office

Provides plot details and rights holder information

Verify boundaries on revenue map

Taluk office / Revenue Department

Cross-check extent and neighboring plots