Kolkata, 2025 — Citizens of West Bengal can now access and verify their property information through the state’s digital land records portal, Banglarbhumi. The system allows residents to check ownership, Khatian details, plot information, and mutation status online, streamlining services that once required multiple office visits.
The Banglarbhumi portal has made access to land records in West Bengal faster and more transparent, offering services once restricted to government offices. While digital adoption challenges persist, ongoing awareness programmes and support centres are expected to widen access further.
What Are Digital Land Records in West Bengal?
The state government launched Banglarbhumi, under the Department of Land and Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation, as part of India’s Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
This portal offers citizens access to:
- Khatian (Record of Rights), detailing land ownership and share.
- Plot/Dag details, including area and classification.
- Mutation status, tracking ownership transfers after sale or inheritance.
- RS–LR (Sabek–Hal) mapping, which links old survey numbers to updated ones.
The initiative seeks to reduce disputes, improve transparency, and speed up real estate transactions.
Guide to Check Land Records Online
Visit the Official Portal
Go to banglarbhumi.gov.in, the official website of the West Bengal land records department.
Registration or Login
New users must complete citizen registration by providing their name, address, mobile number, and email, followed by OTP verification. Existing users can log in with their credentials.
Access “Know Your Property”
Under the Citizen Services tab, select “Know Your Property.” Choose to search by either Khatian number or Plot number. Enter the District, Block, and Mouza to continue.
Enter Details and View Records
Provide the relevant Khatian or Plot number, solve the Captcha, and click “View.” Ownership details, classification, and remarks will appear on-screen.
Track Mutation or Application Status
Select Online Service Status and choose Mutation Status or Conversion Status. Enter the application ID to view progress updates.
Request e-Porcha or Certified Copies
Citizens can also download digitally signed Record of Rights (e-Porcha) or plot maps for legal and financial purposes, often required by banks during property transactions.
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Challenges and Citizen Access
While the portal has improved convenience, experts highlight challenges such as low digital literacy and limited internet connectivity in rural areas. To bridge this gap, the state has set up Bangla Sahayata Kendras (BSKs), where staff assist citizens in accessing online land records free of cost.
According to government officials, over 90 percent of land records in the state have now been digitised, though periodic updates remain essential to maintain accuracy.
Expert View
Dr. S. Chatterjee, land administration specialist at Jadavpur University, noted:
“Digitalisation of land records in West Bengal is a vital reform. It reduces fraud and improves legal certainty, but its success depends on citizen awareness and strong backend record verification.”
