Glossary of Land Record Terms

A crucial land document in Maharashtra and Gujarat maintained by the revenue department. 'Sat' (7) represents ownership rights, while 'Bara' (12) represents agricultural details like crops grown.

A traditional unit of land measurement used across North India. Its value varies significantly from state to state (e.g., 27,225 sq ft in UP vs 17,424 sq ft in Rajasthan).

A copy of land records in Punjab and Haryana, verifying the ownership of the land. It is required for selling land or obtaining loans.

A land area unit used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. One Guntha is equal to 1,089 square feet (33 ft x 33 ft). 40 Gunthas make 1 Acre.

Record of Rights (ROR) in Northern states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. It contains details of ownership, cultivation, and various rights in land. Updated every 5 years.

A unique plot identification number assigned to a specific piece of land in rural areas by the Patwari. It is similar to a 'Survey Number' in urban areas.

An abstract of the legal land register that lists all the land holdings of a particular family or individual within a village.

The process of changing the title ownership of a property from one person to another in the revenue records.

A government official at the village level responsible for maintaining land records and measuring land.

The final legal document that proves the sale and transfer of property ownership from the seller to the buyer.

A tax paid to the state government when a property is sold or transferred. It is calculated based on the transaction value or circle rate.

An administrative division of a district, often used to categorize land records. A Tehsildar oversees revenue collection here.