If you're buying land in Bihar, the single most useful skill you can develop is reading the state's online land records system, known as Bihar Bhumi or Bhulekh Bihar. Here's how it works in 2026.

What Bihar Bhumi gives you

Three critical records, free to view:

  1. Khatiyan (Right-of-Records). The colonial-era settlement record showing original ownership. Usually traced back to 1908–1912.
  2. Jamabandi. The current revenue record showing today's owner of record, plot details, and rent payable.
  3. Dakhil Kharij (Mutation) status. Whether and when ownership has been transferred in revenue records after sale.

The official portals

  • bhumijankari.bihar.gov.in — registration records, sub-registrar appointments, e-stamping
  • biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in — khatiyan, jamabandi, mutation status
  • lrc.bih.nic.in — land records consolidation portal

How to check a property's records

  1. Go to biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in
  2. Click "Apna Khata Dekhein" (View Your Account)
  3. Select district: West Champaran
  4. Select circle (anchal): e.g. Yogapatti, Bettiah, Chanpatia
  5. Select mauja (village)
  6. Choose to search by Khesra (plot number), Khata (account number), or owner name
  7. The record displays the owner's name, plot area, classification, and any recent transactions

What to verify before buying

  • Is the seller's name in the current jamabandi? If not, the sale is risky.
  • Is the plot classified as agricultural or residential? Agricultural land has stricter resale rules.
  • Are there multiple co-sharers listed? If so, all must consent to sale.
  • Has there been a recent mutation? Recent transfers are sometimes contested.

Common errors in records

Bihar's records have been digitised over the last decade and errors are common. We've seen:

  • Wrong area (corrected via Amin survey)
  • Old owner names that should have been updated
  • Misspelt names creating identity confusion
  • Duplicate plot numbers in adjacent mauja

If you find a discrepancy, file a correction application at the anchal office. Time: 4–8 weeks.

Treat the online record as a starting point, not the final word. Always cross-check with physical records at the anchal office before closing a transaction.