Khasra Rajasthan Land 2026: Complete Guide for Buyers

Document Guide · Rajasthan

Khasra is the Patwari's plot record. Area, land type, crops, all in one entry. The Khasra number is your plot's permanent ID in Rajasthan. Also called Gata number in some districts. Get this number wrong and every other document in your deal is pointing at the wrong piece of land.

Quick Reference

Also called

Khasra / Gata Number

Issued by

Revenue Department / Patwari

Valid for

Updated each season; use current year only

Cost

Free on Apna Khata online

Time taken

Instant online;

Online portal

apnakhata.raj.nic.in

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Khasra number is the plot ID. Same number must appear on every document in the deal.

What is Khasra in Rajasthan?

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Definition

Khasra is the individual plot-level revenue record under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956. The Patwari maintains it. Covers area, land type, and crop details for each numbered plot.

Plot's identity card. That is the simplest way to put it. Every agricultural plot in Rajasthan gets a unique Khasra number, or Gata number depending on the district. That number threads through every document in a land deal. Sale deed, Jamabandi, Encumbrance Certificate, all reference this one number. One digit wrong and you are verifying someone else's plot entirely. Sellers mix up adjacent plot numbers. Sometimes accidentally. Sometimes not.

Two fields most buyers ignore: land type and crop status. A plot listed as uncultivable waste cannot just become agricultural land because a seller says so. A plot showing active crops has someone farming it. That person may have occupancy rights under Rajasthan tenancy law. You will not find that out from the seller. You will find it in the Khasra, if you bother to look at the right columns.

Khasra number is the official plot ID in Rajasthan. Every document in your transaction must carry the identical number. One mismatch across documents and the deal stalls.

How to Get Khasra in Rajasthan: Step-by-Step

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Free on apnakhata.raj.nic.in, takes under two minutes. Need a certified physical copy for banks or court? That comes from the Patwari office. Have district, tehsil, village, and Khasra number ready before you start.

Online method (recommended)

Open Apna Khata Visit apnakhata

raj.nic.in. Click your district on the map. Or use the dropdown if you prefer.

Pick Tehsil and Village Select tehsil, then village

Revenue village name only. Local nicknames will not work.

Village missing from the list? Records not digitised yet. Go to Patwari office directly.

Enter Khasra Number Type the exact number

One digit off and the wrong plot loads. Use the number from your prior document, not what the seller told you verbally.

Read Every Field Area, land type, crop, owner name

Download the PDF. Check it against what the seller claims.

Do this with the seller present. Do not accept screenshots sent in advance.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Find the Right Patwari Circle Rajasthan divides each tehsil into Patwari circles

Your village has one specific Patwari. Wrong office, wasted trip.

Request Current Year Khasra State the plot number and village name in writing

Ask specifically for the current Patwari year entry.

Pay the Fee

Varies by tehsil.

Collect Stamped Copy Carries Patwari signature and stamp

This version works for bank loan files and legal proceedings.

Request the Girdawari entry at the same time. Confirms cultivation status alongside the Khasra.

What Does Khasra Contain in Rajasthan?

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Seven fields in every Khasra entry; check all of them, not just the area figure.

Field Name	What It Means	What to Check
Khasra / Gata Number	Unique plot ID	Must match across every deal document
Area	Plot size in bighas or hectares	Cross-check against sale deed
Land Type (Kism)	Agricultural, barren, pasture, etc.	Confirms legally permitted use
Crop Details	Current crop or fallow status	Active crop may signal occupancy rights
Owner / Khatadar	Recorded plot holder	Must match seller ID and Jamabandi
Irrigation Source	Irrigated, rain-fed, or dry	Affects value and permitted use
Remarks	Disputes, orders, restrictions	Any entry here means trouble

Khasra number matches all documents. Area consistent. Remarks blank. Owner name matches seller ID exactly.

Common Issues With Khasra in Rajasthan

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Every issue below is visible in the Khasra record; missing it means finding it in court later.

Number Mismatch With Sale Deed

The sale deed carries a different Khasra number from Patwari records. Common after clerical errors in earlier registrations. Banks catch this immediately.

Fix:

Verify on apnakhata.raj.nic.in before signing. If mismatch exists, get it corrected through Sub-Registrar first.

Area Discrepancy

Khasra shows a different area from the sale deed. Sometimes old survey error. Sometimes deliberate padding.

Fix:

Get fresh demarcation from the Patwari. Never accept seller's stated area without checking.

Wrong Plot Registered Using Neighbour's Number

Seller walks you around Plot A. Registers the sale using Khasra number of Plot B next door. Both look similar on the ground. You realise only after registration is done.

Fix:

Match physical plot boundaries against the Patwari's Khasra map before registration. Field visit is not optional.

Active Crop Hides Tenant Rights

Crop entry in the Khasra means someone is farming. Long-term tenants can hold occupancy rights under Rajasthan tenancy law. Sellers do not bring this up voluntarily.

Fix:

Read crop and occupancy columns. Active cultivation listed means property lawyer first, purchase second.

Partition Not Updated

Family land split among heirs but original Khasra number never divided in records. Seller may be offering only part of what the number covers.

Fix:

Ask for the partition deed. Check if a new Khasra number was assigned after division.

Land Type Blocks Intended Use

Buyer wants a farmhouse plot. Khasra says protected pasture or wasteland. Conversion takes years through Revenue Department. Seller says it is easy. It is not.

Fix:

Read land type field before deciding. Do not trust verbal conversion claims.

Why Khasra Matters for Land Buyers in Rajasthan

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Every Rajasthan land record connects back to the Khasra; a wrong number here poisons the whole transaction.

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The Plot's Legal Identity Khasra number is how Rajasthan's revenue system identifies each plot

Without confirming it matches across all documents, you cannot be certain which physical land you are purchasing.

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Area and Land Type Are What Courts Use Courts refer to the Khasra, not what the seller said at the site visit

Verbal descriptions have no legal value. The Patwari's recorded figures are what matter in any dispute.

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Banks Verify Khasra Before Approving Loans Lenders check the Khasra entry to confirm the plot matches the sale deed

Discrepancy in area, land type, or owner name between the two documents means the loan file gets rejected.

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Rajasthan-specific: Gata Number in Some Districts Parts of Rajasthan call this the Gata number rather than Khasra number

Same record, different name. If the seller uses Gata number, it is the same field. Verify it the same way on Apna Khata.

Seller says the Khasra number is correct but will not open apnakhata.raj.nic.in with you present to confirm it. That is your answer. Walk away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khasra in Rajasthan land records and why does every buyer need it?

Plot's official revenue record. Carries unique ID, area, land type, crops. Every document in your deal references this one number. Wrong Khasra number means wrong plot. Verify it on Apna Khata before anything else moves forward.

What is the difference between Khasra and Gata number in Rajasthan?

No difference. Gata number is what some Rajasthan districts call the same record. Both are the unique plot identifier in Patwari records. Same field, same portal, same verification process on apnakhata.raj.nic.in.

How do I check Khasra number online in Rajasthan?

Open apnakhata.raj.nic.in. Select district, tehsil, village. Enter Khasra number. Area, land type, owner details load instantly. Free, no account needed. Do it with the seller present, not alone from a screenshot they forwarded.

Can Khasra number change after land partition in Rajasthan?

Should change, yes. New numbers get assigned to each sub-plot. But often it does not happen. Old number stays in records even after physical division. Ask for partition deed and check if fresh Khasra numbers were created.

What if the Khasra number in the sale deed does not match Apna Khata?

Stop immediately. Either clerical error or deliberate plot swap. Confirm correct number with the Patwari. Get the sale deed corrected through the Sub-Registrar before registration. Do not proceed with a mismatch on record.

Does Khasra alone prove land ownership in Rajasthan?

No. It records the plot holder's name, not legal title. For ownership proof you need the registered sale deed and Jamabandi as well. All three together cover both plot identity and the legal right to sell.

Who issues and maintains Khasra records in Rajasthan?

The Patwari, under the Revenue Department. Physical certified copies from the Patwari office. Online records on apnakhata.raj.nic.in for most villages. Some tehsils are not yet digitised so an office visit may be needed.

What does an active crop entry in Khasra mean for a buyer in Rajasthan?

Someone is farming the plot. Owner or tenant, hard to say from the record alone. Long-term tenants can hold legal occupancy rights under Rajasthan tenancy law. Get a lawyer to check before you buy. Eviction is not quick.

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About this guide

Compiled from 1acre research and official sources for Rajasthan. Verify live portal status and legal position before transacting.