Document Guide · Telangana
How to Check
Bhu Naksha Survey Sketch
in Telangana — Complete Guide 2026
Bhu Naksha Telangana is the official digital cadastral map showing your plot's boundaries, survey number and area on a single GIS-backed view. Since April 2025, the Dharani portal has been replaced by Bhu Bharathi, and the cadastral map is now tied to your GPS-anchored LPM number. This guide walks you through both.
Also called
Cadastral Map, Survey Sketch, Tippon (offline)
Issued by
Survey Settlement & Land Records Department, Telangana
Valid for
Indefinite (auto-updates with each survey cycle)
Cost
Free (online view),
Time taken
Instant online; 7–15 days for certified Tippon
Online portal
bhubharati.telangana.gov.in (Dharani records migrated)
note
Tippon certified copy fee, confirm with MRO
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What is Bhu Naksha in Telangana?
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Definition
Bhu Naksha is the digital cadastral map maintained under the Telangana Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, and now governed by the Telangana Bhu Bharathi (Record of Rights in Land) Act, 2025. It shows the geographic shape, boundary and area of every surveyed land parcel in the state.
Think of it as the visual half of your land record. Your Pattadar Passbook tells you who owns the land. The Bhu Naksha tells you exactly where that land sits on the ground, what shape it has, which survey numbers touch its boundary, and how far it stretches across each side. Without this map, the ownership paper alone never tells the full story of a parcel.
The 2025 statewide drone survey rebuilt this map from scratch. Every parcel was flown over, photographed and tied to GPS coordinates. The result is a new identifier called the LPM number, which now sits alongside the older survey number on every record. For boundary fights, the Tahsildar uses the GPS-anchored LPM map, not the older paper sketch.
If your land was sub-divided or merged in the 2026 drone survey, your old survey number alone will not pull up the map. Search using your Pattadar Passbook to find the new LPM number first.
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How to Get Bhu Naksha in Telangana: Step-by-Step
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Two paths exist: a free online view through Bhu Bharathi for any plot you want to check, and an offline certified Tippon from the Mandal office when you need legal weight. Keep your district, mandal, village and either the survey number or PPB number ready.
Online method (recommended)
Open the Bhu Bharathi GIS Portal Go to [bhubharati
telangana.gov.in](http://bhubharati.telangana.gov.in) and click on the GIS or "Cadastral Map" link under Information Services. No login is needed for viewing.
The Bhu Bharathi mobile app stays more stable during peak office hours than the desktop site.
Pick your location Choose your District, then Mandal, then Village from the dropdowns
The map will zoom into the village boundary with all survey numbers shaded.
Search the survey or LPM number Use the "Search Survey Number" tool on the GIS toolbar
Type the number, hit search, and the map highlights that parcel in colour. Click on it to see the recorded extent in acres-guntas.
Save the map Use the print or download option from the toolbar to save a PDF copy
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Cross-check the same parcel on the ISRO Bhuvan Telangana viewer for an independent satellite overlay.
Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)
Visit Meeseva or the MRO Go to your Mandal Revenue Office or a Meeseva centre
Ask for the FMB Copy / Tippon application. The Survey department issues this under the 1923 Act.
Submit the form Fill in the application with your survey number, village, mandal and a copy of your Pattadar Passbook or sale deed
The Mandal Surveyor handles the request after Tahsildar approval.
Pay the prescribed fee Fees vary by service: the Peddapalli District Survey department lists Rs
295 for sub-division applications and Rs. 1,410 for demarcation appeals.
Collect the certified Tippon Processing usually runs 7–15 days
The certified copy carries the surveyor's seal and signature, which the registrar accepts during sale-deed registration.
Ask for both the village map and the Tippon together; they cost less when applied as one request.
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What Does Bhu Naksha Contain in Telangana?
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Each parcel on the map carries a small set of fields you must read before trusting any seller's claim.
Field | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
Survey Number / Sub-division | The legal identifier of your parcel | Match it exactly to the seller's passbook entry |
LPM Number | New 2026 GPS-anchored parcel ID | Confirm Permanent (not Temporary) status |
Extent | Total area in acres and guntas | Compare against passbook; ground reality wins after drone survey |
Boundary lines | Shape of the parcel and adjoining survey numbers | Walk the four sides physically; check for encroachment |
Land classification | Wet, Dry, Shikam or government category | Reject if marked Shikam or government without clearance |
Village/Mandal/District | Administrative location | Match all three against the sale deed |
A clean Bhu Naksha shows a closed boundary, a Permanent LPM, the same extent as the passbook, and no overlap with adjoining parcels or government colour shading.
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Common Issues With Bhu Naksha in Telangana
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Each parcel on the map carries a small set of fields you must read before trusting any seller's claim.
Survey number returns blank
You enter a number and the portal shows nothing. This usually means the parcel was sub-divided or merged in the drone survey, or your record is in a holding state.
Search using the Pattadar Passbook number to pull up the new LPM, then ask the Tahsildar for a record reconciliation.
Online extent does not match passbook
The 2025 GIS survey applies a "ground reality rule", if drones measured 1.95 acres where your old paper said 2.00, the record updates to 1.95.
File an ROR Correction at the Tahsildar level before the April 13, 2026 deadline if the gap is unfair.
Plot overlaps government or assigned land
The map sometimes reveals that part of the parcel sits over Shikam, Waqf, forest or assigned land flagged under Section 22-A.
Pull the Prohibited Lands list for that village from Bhu Bharathi. If the survey number appears, walk away from the deal.
Seller shows an old printed Tippon
A paper Tippon printed years ago does not reflect the post-drone LPM map. Fraud rings have used outdated sketches to sell government land as private.
Refuse any map older than the April 2025 Bhu Bharathi cutover. Demand a fresh download from the live portal in your presence.
Boundary on map does not match the ground
Fences, paths or neighbour walls have shifted over the years.
Use the Bhu Bharathi app's "Know Your Position" tool. Stand on each corner with GPS on; the app overlays your physical spot onto the official map.
Two adjoining parcels show overlap
The map shades a sliver of land twice, signalling a recorded dispute.
Apply for an F-Line demarcation (around Rs. 1,410 through Meeseva) and let the Mandal Surveyor mark the boundary in person.
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Why Bhu Naksha Matters for Land Buyers in Telangana
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The map shapes everything that happens after you sign, registration, fencing, loans, even resale.
Confirms the parcel actually exists A passbook with no matching map is a paper claim against open air
The cadastral map is what proves the survey number you bought corresponds to a real piece of ground.
The Permanent LPM rule You cannot book a registration slot on Bhu Bharathi without a verified Permanent Bhudhaar tied to the LPM map
A Temporary LPM signals the drone survey is still being verified, which can stall your sale by weeks.
Banks need it for loan sanction Home and agriculture loans require the cadastral map as collateral evidence
Banks reject sketches that lack the LPM number or carry the older Dharani-only header without migration to Bhu Bharathi.
Telangana-specific: Section 22-A risk Telangana lists thousands of survey numbers under Section 22-A as prohibited from sale, including assigned and government parcels
The Bhu Naksha layer is the only quick way to spot whether your target plot brushes one of these zones. ###
A seller who refuses to sit with you at a Meeseva centre to pull the live Bhu Bharathi map and Tippon, or who insists "the old Dharani print is enough," is hiding a problem you will discover only after registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check Bhu Naksha Telangana online for free?
How do I check Bhu Naksha Telangana online for free?
Open [bhubharati.telangana.gov.in](http://bhubharati.telangana.gov.in) , click the GIS map link, pick your district, mandal and village, then search by survey number. The cadastral view loads instantly without login.
Has Dharani been replaced by Bhu Bharathi?
Has Dharani been replaced by Bhu Bharathi?
Yes. The Telangana government launched Bhu Bharathi on April 14, 2025, replacing Dharani. All cadastral map services and land records have moved to [bhubharati.telangana.gov.in](http://bhubharati.telangana.gov.in) under the 2025 Act.
Does Bhu Naksha show ownership details?
Does Bhu Naksha show ownership details?
No. It shows boundaries, survey numbers, extent and land type only. For ownership, pull the Pattadar Passbook or ROR-1B from the same Bhu Bharathi portal using your district and survey details.
What is an LPM number and why does it matter?
What is an LPM number and why does it matter?
LPM means Land Parcel Map. It is the GPS-anchored ID generated by the 2025 drone survey. You need a Permanent LPM to register any sale on Bhu Bharathi, so always verify it.
How do I get a certified Tippon copy in Telangana?
How do I get a certified Tippon copy in Telangana?
Apply at the Mandal Revenue Office or a Meeseva centre with your survey number and passbook. The Mandal Surveyor processes it after Tahsildar approval, usually within 7 to 15 days.
Why is my survey number not showing on Bhu Bharathi?
Why is my survey number not showing on Bhu Bharathi?
The drone survey often sub-divided or merged parcels. Search using your Pattadar Passbook number instead. If still blank, visit the Tahsildar; the record may sit in a holding state for verification.
Can I download cadastral map Telangana as a PDF?
Can I download cadastral map Telangana as a PDF?
Yes. After loading your parcel on the Bhu Bharathi GIS view, use the print or download icon on the map toolbar. The PDF saves the boundary view to your device for reference only.
Is the online Bhu Naksha legally valid for registration?
Is the online Bhu Naksha legally valid for registration?
No, the online view is for reference only. Sub-Registrar offices and courts require a certified Tippon issued by the Mandal Surveyor under the Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, with seal and signature.
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Every parcel listed on [1acre.in](http://1acre.in) is mapped against the live Bhu Bharathi cadastre. You see survey numbers, LPM status and boundary shape before you ever pay a token.
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Compiled from 1acre research and official sources for Telangana. Verify live portal status and legal position before transacting.