Key points
- Jharbhoomi (jharbhoomi.jharkhand.gov.in) is run by the Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand.
- Khatiyan and Register-II can be viewed by khata number, or by khata and khesra (plot) number.
- Online mutation needs a user registration; mutation status is shown district- and circle-wise.
- Errors in the digitised khatiyan or Register-II are corrected through the Parishodhan portal.
- Check whether the land falls under the Chotanagpur or Santhal Pargana Tenancy Acts before buying.
The short answer
Jharkhand publishes its land records on Jharbhoomi (jharbhoomi.jharkhand.gov.in), run by the Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department. Two records matter: the khatiyan, prepared at the survey, and Register-II, the running ledger of who holds the land and pays rent today.
BuySellProperty is not the Jharbhoomi portal and cannot fetch a record for you. This guide explains how to use the official site.
How to view a khatiyan and Register-II, step by step
1. Open jharbhoomi.jharkhand.gov.in. Type the address yourself; look-alike sites exist.
2. Choose the option to view the khatiyan and Register-II by khata number (खाता संख्या के अनुसार खतियान एवम रजिस्टर 2 देखे), or Register-II by khata and khesra number.
3. Select the location as the form asks (district, circle and village), enter the khata (and khesra) number and the captcha, and open the record.
4. The portal also shows a plot's transaction history. Menu names change from time to time; follow the screen when it differs.
Mutation and corrections
Mutation: register as a new user on Jharbhoomi, log in and file the application online; a user manual is on the login page. A public mutation status page lists cases by district and circle, with disposed, pending and rejected counts.
Corrections: wrong entries in the digitised khatiyan or Register-II are corrected through the Parishodhan portal (parishodhan.jharkhand.gov.in). The raiyat uploads revenue documents and identity proof, and the circle officer verifies them before any change is made.
What to read in it, and the tenancy laws
Read the khatiyan for history and Register-II for the current holder; match both with the seller and the sale deed, check that rent is paid up, and look at the plot's transaction history.
Large parts of Jharkhand are governed by the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 and the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, 1949. These restrict the transfer of land held by Scheduled Tribe raiyats and, in some cases, other groups, and some transfers need the Deputy Commissioner's permission. Ask a local lawyer to confirm from the khatiyan whether these restrictions apply before you agree a price.
A land record is evidence of the revenue record and possession, not a title deed. Before paying any token money, match the seller's name, share and plot number with the sale deeds, check that the latest mutation has gone through, and look for loans, court cases and government claims.
Land units and costs once you buy
Jharkhand land is commonly measured in decimal, katha and bigha. Decimal is fixed (one-hundredth of an acre); katha and bigha vary, so confirm the local value.
Stamp duty in Jharkhand is worked out on the higher of the price and the circle rate. Use the stamp duty calculator for Jharkhand for the current figures, then file the mutation so Register-II shows your name.
Common questions
What is the difference between khatiyan and Register-II?
The khatiyan is the record prepared at the last survey and settlement; Register-II is the running ledger of who holds the land and pays rent now. A buyer should read both.
Can tribal land in Jharkhand be bought?
Transfers of land held by Scheduled Tribe raiyats are restricted under the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 and the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, 1949. Take a local lawyer's advice before agreeing to buy.
Does BuySellProperty show Jharbhoomi records?
No. We explain how to use the official portal and list properties; the records are only on the Jharkhand government's sites.
Sources
- Jharbhoomi, Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand (jharbhoomi.jharkhand.gov.in, jharbhoomi.nic.in) and Parishodhan (parishodhan.jharkhand.gov.in): services as listed on the department's own pages, indexed 11 November 2026; the portal did not answer our checker that day, so read the live menu
- Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 and Santhal Pargana Tenancy (Supplementary Provisions) Act, 1949
Last checked 2026-11-11.