8A Utara Explained: What It Is and How to Check It Online
If you’ve checked a 7/12 extract in Maharashtra, you’ve probably also come across its companion document, the 8A Utara. This guide explains what 8A Utara actually shows, how it’s different from the 7/12, why banks and buyers ask for it, and how to view or download your own copy online.
What is 8A Utara?
8A Utara, officially Village Form VIII-A under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, is a holder-level land record maintained by the Talathi at the village level. It is also called the Khata Utara or Khate Patrak. Rather than describing a single plot, it consolidates every survey number or gat number that one person, called the khatedar, holds within that village.
In short: if the 7/12 extract answers “who holds this specific plot?”, the 8A Utara answers “what does this specific person hold across the village?”
What does the 8A Utara show?
- Khatedar’s (landholder’s) name and khata number
- Every survey or gat number registered under that khata in the village
- Total land area held, usually in hectares and ares
- Land revenue assessment payable on the holding
- Village, taluka and district details
8A Utara vs 7/12: what’s the difference?
| Aspect | 7/12 Extract (Satbara) | 8A Utara |
|---|---|---|
| Record level | Per plot (one survey/gat number) | Per holder (one khata, across the village) |
| Main question answered | Who holds this specific land, and what is grown on it? | What does this person hold in total, across the village? |
| Shows crop details | Yes | No |
| Shows total holding and assessment | No | Yes |
Because they answer different questions, buyers, banks and revenue officials usually check both documents together rather than relying on either one alone.
Why does the 8A Utara matter?
- Checking ceiling limits: Maharashtra’s agricultural land ceiling laws apply to a person’s total holdings, not to a single survey number, so the 8A is needed to see the full picture.
- Catching undisclosed co-ownership: A seller may hold other plots in the same village that aren’t obvious from a single 7/12 extract.
- Loan applications: Banks use the 8A to verify a borrower’s total agricultural landholding and check for pending land revenue dues before approving loans such as crop loans.
- Mutation and sale transactions: The 8A is commonly required alongside the 7/12 when registering a sale or updating ownership records.
How to check 8A Utara online
- Visit the official portal. Open bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in, the Maharashtra Revenue Department’s land records site. If you land on the older mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in address, it will redirect here.
- Select “8A” or “Rights Record” view. Choose the option for viewing 7/12 and 8A records.
- Choose district, taluka and village. Select these from the dropdowns in order.
- Search by name or account number. You can usually search using the khatedar’s name or the khata (account) number.
- Enter the captcha and submit. Type the characters shown correctly.
- View your 8A Utara. The record opens on screen, listing every survey number under that khata.
- Download or print. Save it as a PDF for your records. For an official, certified or digitally signed copy, use the portal’s digitally signed records service or visit the Talathi’s office.
Found an error in your 8A? Here’s what to do
- Note down the exact error, whether it’s a missing survey number, wrong area, or an outdated name.
- Gather supporting documents, such as the 7/12 extract, sale deed, or mutation order.
- Visit the Talathi’s office for your village and submit a correction request.
- Keep a copy of your application and follow up after a reasonable period.
- If unresolved, escalate to the Tehsildar or the Sub-Divisional Officer.
Common problems and fixes
The old mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in link doesn’t work
That address has been migrated. Use bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in instead, or start from the main mahabhumi.gov.in portal and navigate to Bhulekh.
My name shows a different spelling across 7/12 and 8A
This is common with old records. Raise a correction request at the Talathi’s office with your identity proof so both records are reconciled.
A survey number I own is missing from my 8A
This can happen after an incomplete mutation. Check your mutation (Ferfar) status and raise the issue with the Talathi if the new entry hasn’t been reflected.
I can’t find my village in the dropdown
Double-check the taluka and spelling, since village names may be transliterated differently than you expect. Try the Marathi spelling if the English one doesn’t return results.
Before you buy agricultural land in Maharashtra
The 8A Utara is a genuinely useful cross-check that many buyers skip. Before finalising any purchase:
- Check both the 7/12 extract (for the specific plot) and the 8A Utara (for the seller’s full holding in that village).
- Confirm the seller’s total holding doesn’t breach applicable land ceiling limits.
- Verify there are no pending land revenue dues shown on the 8A.
- Cross-check the khata number and khatedar name consistently across both records.
- For a broader understanding of how land records work in other states, see our Bhulekh guide and our Pahani Online guide.
- For significant land purchases, involve a lawyer familiar with Maharashtra revenue records.
Frequently asked questions
What is 8A Utara?
It is a Maharashtra land record, also called Khata Utara, that lists every plot a person holds in a village, along with the total area and land revenue assessment.
What is the difference between 7/12 and 8A?
The 7/12 is a per-plot record for one survey number. The 8A is a per-holder record, listing every plot one person holds in a village.
How can I check my 8A Utara online?
Visit bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in, select your district, taluka and village, and search by khatedar name or account number.
Why do banks ask for the 8A extract?
To confirm a borrower’s total agricultural landholding, check for pending dues, and cross-verify ownership before approving a loan.
Is 8A Utara the same as a 7/12 extract?
No. They are related but different documents; most property and loan checks require both.
Conclusion
The 8A Utara fills in a gap that the 7/12 extract alone can’t: it shows a landholder’s complete picture across a village, not just one plot. Check it directly on the official Mahabhumi portal, read it alongside the 7/12 extract, and get any discrepancies corrected at the Talathi’s office before relying on it for a transaction or loan.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Portal addresses and processes may change over time. It is not a substitute for legal advice.
