Bihar Bhumi is the state’s online land-records portal run by the Department of Revenue and Land Reforms. It lets landholders see their records, apply for mutation and use related services without visiting an office for every step. A few connected portals handle land rent, maps and corrections, and this guide shows which one to use for what.
Land record terms in plain English
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Jamabandi | The register that lists landholders of a revenue village and their holdings |
| Khata | The account number under which a landholder’s plots are recorded |
| Khesra | The plot number |
| Mauza | A revenue village |
| Anchal (circle) | The local revenue unit, headed by a Circle Officer |
| Dakhil-kharij | Mutation: updating the revenue record after a sale, inheritance or gift |
| Lagan | Land rent paid to the state |
| Bhu-naksha | The digital land map |
Which portal to use
- Land records and mutation:
- Land rent (lagan):
- Land maps:
- Record corrections: , check its current scope before applying
How to view your land record (jamabandi)
- Open Bihar Bhumi at .
- Choose the option to view land records. Link names on the home page can change from time to time.
- Select your district, circle (anchal) and village (mauza).
- Search by owner name, khata number or plot (khesra) number.
- View or print the record. If you need a record for a legal purpose, ask the Circle Office whether an online copy is accepted.
How dakhil-kharij (mutation) works
After you buy, inherit or receive land, the revenue record does not change on its own. You apply for mutation so that the record shows the new owner. The application is made online on Bihar Bhumi and processed by the Circle Office. It usually involves your identity details, the registered deed or other title document and the existing record. Notices or hearings can follow, and you can track the status on the portal. The portal shows the exact documents required for your type of case.
How to pay land rent online
Open , locate your holding using the district, circle and village, and follow the payment steps. Save or print the receipt each year. It is useful proof of possession and is often asked for in loan, scheme and mutation applications.
If your record has a mistake
Names, areas and plot details are sometimes recorded wrongly. Compare the record with your deed and previous rent receipts, then use the correction route on the Parimarjan portal or approach the Circle Officer. Keep photocopies of every document you submit and note the application number.
Be careful with middlemen. The portals are free to browse. Be wary of anyone who asks for money to “fix” or “fast-track” a land record, and always confirm the portal address before entering personal details.