How to read land records (jamabandi) on Apna Khata

Step by step

1. Go to apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in and open the Jamabandi section.
2. Select district (Jaipur), tehsil and village.
3. Search by owner name, khata number or khasra.
4. Open the record and download a copy “for information”.

What the jamabandi shows

• Owners (khatedars) and their shares.
• Khasra numbers and khatauni details.
• Area of each holding.
• Land classification (irrigated, unirrigated and so on).
• Mortgage or lien entries.

Checking mutation (namantaran)

The portal also shows mutation details: search the village, choose mutation, and open the mutation number to see whether it is pending, approved or rejected. Earlier sales should appear as approved mutations.

Bhunaksha: the map

Rajasthan’s Bhunaksha portal shows the cadastral map. Select district, tehsil, village and sheet to see the khasra’s shape and neighbours. Use it with a demarcation on the ground.

What to look for

• The seller is a recorded owner, and all co-owners sign.
• The area matches the deed.
• No mortgage you were not told about.
• Mutations of earlier sales are approved.
• The khatedar’s category, where SC/ST restrictions might apply.

The downloaded copy is for information; for registration or disputes an attested copy from the tehsil may be needed.