What the khasra and B-1 are, and who keeps them
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh keep their land records in the same family of forms. Two documents matter to a buyer. The khasra is a plot-wise register: it describes each field in the village. The B-1 is an account-wise record: it gathers every plot one holder has in the village into one entry. One tells you about the land; the other tells you about the holder. You need both.
The Glossary of Revenue Terms published by the Department of Land Resources lists the record of rights for each state as follows:
| State | Record, as the Glossary names it | Fields | Language | Plot label | Holder label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | Khasra | 16 | Hindi | not in the source | not in the source |
| Chhattisgarh | Form B-1 Kistabandi Khatouni | 13 | Hindi | Bhu-mapan Kramank | Khata Kramank |
For Madhya Pradesh the Glossary chapter we rely on does not name the plot and account fields, so we do not print labels for it. For Chhattisgarh, the Glossary records the Act as the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959. Kistabandi refers to the instalments of land revenue, which is why the B-1 carries revenue details alongside the holding.
Who keeps them. In both states the village records are maintained by the patwari for the halka and held at the tehsil. Corrections and mutations go through the tehsil. Our note on who holds which land record explains the offices.
How to read it, part by part
- Header. District, tehsil, patwari halka and village. Check each against the sale deed and map before reading anything else.
- Plot number. On the khasra each line is a plot. In Chhattisgarh the Glossary calls this the Bhu-mapan Kramank. Where a plot has been subdivided, the number usually carries a suffix; make sure the deed uses the same form of the number.
- Area. The area of each plot is given, commonly in hectares. Compare it with the deed. A khasra area that differs from the deed is a question for the patwari, not a rounding issue to ignore.
- Holder and account. The khasra line shows who is recorded against the plot. On the B-1, the account number (the Khata Kramank in Chhattisgarh) heads the entry, with the names and shares of the co-holders. Every co-holder has to be part of a sale of their share.
- Land class and use. The khasra records the kind of land and how it is used, including irrigation and crops for the season. Check this against what you see on the ground. A plot shown under someone else’s cultivation needs an explanation.
- Revenue. The B-1 records the revenue assessed on the holding. It is a detail, but a sudden change or an arrear is worth asking about.
- Remarks. Other rights, encumbrances, orders and notes appear in the remarks. A mortgage entry, a lease, a court order or a note that the plot is government or common land matters more than the rest of the line.
- Cross-check the two. Every plot the B-1 lists should appear on the khasra with the same holder and area, and every khasra plot the seller claims should appear on the B-1. Khasra and survey numbers explains how plot numbering differs between states.
What it does not prove
The khasra and B-1 are revenue records. They describe the land and record who is shown against it. They are not title deeds, and an entry is not by itself proof of ownership. Title rests on registered deeds, inheritance, partitions and court orders.
- Mutation history. See the orders by which the current holder was recorded.
- Encumbrance. Check separately for loans and charges; the record may not show one registered elsewhere.
- Registered deeds. Read the chain of deeds, not only the latest.
- Use and diversion. If the land has been or is to be put to a non-agricultural use, that is a separate permission. Ask the tehsil.
We have written separately about why a revenue entry is not title: see jamabandi and mutation are not proof of ownership, and land fraud red flags for the patterns that show up when a record is used to mislead a buyer.
Where to get a copy
The addresses below are given as plain text, not links. Type them in yourself and check you are on the state’s own site.
| State | Official portal |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | webgis2.mpbhulekh.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh | bhuiyan.cg.nic.in |
A note on Madhya Pradesh. The Department of Land Resources list links Madhya Pradesh to a privately run website rather than a state address. The address above is the working state portal. Be wary of look-alike sites that ask for payment or personal details.
An online copy is for checking. For a transaction, get a certified copy from the tehsil, and work through verify land records in order.
हिंदी में
मध्य प्रदेश और छत्तीसगढ़ में ज़मीन के दो मुख्य अभिलेख हैं — खसरा और बी-1। खसरा हर प्लॉट का विवरण देता है, जबकि बी-1 एक खातेदार के सभी प्लॉट एक खाते में दिखाता है। छत्तीसगढ़ में प्लॉट नंबर को भू-मापन क्रमांक और खाते को खाता क्रमांक कहा जाता है। सबसे पहले ज़िला, तहसील, पटवारी हल्का और गाँव बैनामे से मिलाएँ। फिर हर प्लॉट का रकबा, भूमि का प्रकार और फ़सल की प्रविष्टि देखें और उसे ज़मीन पर जो दिखता है उससे मिलाएँ। बी-1 में सभी सह-खातेदारों के नाम और हिस्से पढ़ें, और खसरा व बी-1 को आपस में मिलाएँ। टिप्पणी वाले हिस्से में बंधक या अदालती आदेश लिखा हो तो आगे बढ़ने से पहले जानकारी लें। ये राजस्व अभिलेख हैं, मालिकाना हक़ का प्रमाण नहीं — पटवारी और तहसील से पुष्टि ज़रूर करें।
Questions first-time buyers ask
What is the difference between the khasra and the B-1?
The khasra is organised plot by plot: it describes each field. The B-1 is organised by account: it gathers all the plots a holder has in the village. You need both, because each checks the other.
How many fields do these records have?
Per the Glossary of Revenue Terms, the Madhya Pradesh Khasra has 16 fields and the Chhattisgarh Form B-1 Kistabandi Khatouni has 13. Both are kept in Hindi.
Does a khasra entry prove ownership?
No. The khasra is a revenue record describing a plot and who is recorded against it. Ownership rests on registered deeds, inheritance and orders. Check the mutation history, encumbrances and the deeds as well.
What do Bhu-mapan Kramank and Khata Kramank mean on a Chhattisgarh record?
The Glossary gives Bhu-mapan Kramank as the Chhattisgarh term for the plot number and Khata Kramank for the holder's account number. Use both when you search the portal and when you compare the record with the sale deed.
Why does the crop entry matter to a buyer?
The khasra records use of the land over time. An entry that does not match what you see on the ground, or a plot shown as fallow or under another person's cultivation, is a question to ask before buying.
Related guides
See how to read land documents, or find your state at records by state. If a record raises a question you cannot answer, find legal help.
About this guide
AgriZameen is an independent platform, not a government body, and is not affiliated with any land-records department. Record names, field counts, languages and portal addresses on this page are taken from the Glossary of Revenue Terms published by the Department of Land Resources. Always verify a record on the official portal and with the office concerned before relying on it. Nothing here is legal advice.