Naksha Online: How to Check Your Land Map in Any State
Every piece of land in India sits on two kinds of government record: the text record that says who owns it and how much area it covers, and the map record that shows what it actually looks like on the ground. The second one is the naksha. This guide explains what a naksha is, why it’s different from your khasra or khatauni copy, and exactly where to check it online no matter which state you’re in.
What is naksha?
“Naksha” is simply the Hindi/Urdu word for map, and in the context of land records, it specifically means the cadastral survey map of a village or area. Each naksha shows every surveyed plot within that village as a distinct shape, with its survey or plot number marked, its boundaries drawn relative to neighbouring plots, and sometimes basic area figures.
This comes out of India’s long-running land survey tradition, where every village was physically surveyed and mapped by revenue officials, originally on paper, and increasingly digitised over the past decade under central and state digitisation programmes such as the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), which evolved from the earlier National Land Records Modernization Programme launched in 2008.
Naksha vs khasra/khatauni: what’s the real difference?
This is the single most useful thing to understand before searching for your own land record online, because the two serve completely different purposes.
| Aspect | Naksha (Map) | Khasra / Khatauni (Text record) |
|---|---|---|
| What it shows | Shape, boundaries, and position of a plot relative to its neighbours | Owner’s name, area, land classification, crop/cultivation details |
| Format | Visual map | Text-based register entry |
| Main use | Confirming physical boundaries, checking survey/plot number, identifying adjoining plots | Confirming ownership, assessing land revenue, verifying classification |
| Where it’s checked | A dedicated map portal, often named “Bhu Naksha” in several states | The state’s Bhulekh or land records portal |
In practice, almost nobody relies on just one. A thorough land check means pulling up the khasra/khatauni for ownership and classification, and the naksha for the actual shape and location, and making sure the two agree with each other.
Why there’s no single national naksha website
Land is a state subject under India’s constitution, meaning each state government independently manages its own land records and survey maps, rather than one central authority running everything. This is why you won’t find one “naksha.gov.in” that covers the whole country. Instead:
- Each state runs its own naksha or bhu naksha portal, often under a different name
- The underlying technology is frequently similar or shared (many states use a common Bhunaksha software framework rolled out under DILRMP), but the website address, look, and specific steps differ by state
- Coverage and digitisation completeness also vary; some states have mapped nearly every village digitally, others are still in progress for certain districts
Naksha portals by state
Below is a starting reference for several states. Always confirm you’re on the correct official domain (typically ending in .gov.in or .nic.in) before entering any details, since clone or lookalike sites do exist.
| State | Portal / service name |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | UP Bhunaksha |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP Bhulekh Map |
| Bihar | Bihar Bhu Naksha (Bhumijankari) |
| Odisha | Odisha Bhunaksha, see our e-Pauti Odisha guide for land revenue payment |
| Maharashtra | Mahabhumi / Bhulekh (naksha available alongside 7/12 and 8A records), see our 8A Utara guide |
| Chhattisgarh | CG Bhuiyan |
| Rajasthan | Apna Khata (map module) |
| Andhra Pradesh | Meebhoomi, see our Meebhoomi 1B guide and AP Pahani guide |
| Gujarat | AnyROR (map module) |
| Karnataka | Bhoomi (village and survey maps), see our Karnataka Pahani guide |
| Jharkhand | Jharbhunaksha, see our dedicated Bhu Naksha Jharkhand guide |
| Telangana | Land records portal (search for the current Bhu Bharati / land details service for Telangana) |
| Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and other states | Each maintains its own portal; search for “[state name] bhu naksha” or “[state name] land map” and confirm the official .gov.in / .nic.in domain before using it |
Portal names and addresses change periodically as states migrate or upgrade systems. If a link above doesn’t work, search for the current official portal name rather than assuming the service has shut down.
General steps to check your naksha online
While the interface differs by state, the underlying process is almost always the same shape:
- Go to your state’s official naksha or bhu naksha portal. Confirm the domain is official before entering any details.
- Select your district. Choose it from the dropdown list.
- Select the sub-division (tehsil/taluka/mandal/anchal). Terminology for this level varies by state.
- Select the village (mauza). This narrows the map down to the specific village you need.
- Locate your plot. Either click directly on the plot within the loaded map, or search by the survey/plot/khasra number if you already have it.
- Open the plot details or “map report.” Most portals show a side panel with the plot number and basic details once selected.
- Save or print. Use the portal’s download option if available, or your browser’s print-to-PDF function.
How to read a naksha map
- Plot boundaries: The lines marking where your plot ends and the next one begins.
- Plot/survey number: Usually printed inside or next to each plot’s shape, matching the number used in your khasra or khatauni record.
- Adjoining plot numbers: Shown on each side, useful for confirming who your neighbouring landholders are according to the record.
- North arrow and scale: Many maps include a basic orientation marker and scale reference, though the level of detail varies by state and by how recently that village was resurveyed.
What a basic online naksha view typically won’t give you is a precise, measured boundary survey suitable for construction or a legal dispute; for that, a licensed surveyor and the revenue department’s own measurement process (sometimes called “map demarcation” or similar) is the proper route.
Common problems and fixes
My village doesn’t show a map at all
Digitisation coverage varies by state and even by district. If nothing loads for your village, check with your local revenue/circle office about the status of digitisation there.
The plot number on the map doesn’t match my khatauni
This commonly happens after a plot has been sub-divided (partitioned) but the map hasn’t been updated to reflect the split, or where old and new numbering systems differ. Raise this with your local revenue office, carrying both documents.
I don’t know my survey or plot number
Check your khatauni, khasra copy, or sale deed first; these documents almost always carry the plot number you need to search the map directly.
The portal is slow or the map doesn’t render
Government map portals can be heavy to load, especially on mobile data. Try a different browser, a stronger connection, or a less busy time of day.
Is an online naksha legally valid?
An online naksha printout is a useful working reference for checking a plot’s shape, number and neighbours, but it is generally not treated as the final, certified legal document on its own. For formal purposes, such as a property dispute, a bank’s legal verification, or a court matter, a certified copy issued by the local revenue or survey office typically carries more weight, and a physical site verification remains important before any serious transaction.
Using naksha before you buy land
- Check the naksha for the exact plot you’re buying, and confirm the survey/plot number matches the one on the sale deed and khatauni.
- Compare the shape and boundary lines on the map with what you’re shown or told on an actual site visit.
- Note the adjoining plot numbers, and if feasible, cross-check that neighbouring landholders match what you’ve been told.
- Don’t treat the online map as a substitute for a physical boundary check with a surveyor, especially for larger or irregularly shaped plots.
- Read the naksha alongside your state’s text records; see our Bhulekh guide and Pahani Online guide for how those records work.
Frequently asked questions
What is naksha in land records?
It’s the cadastral map of a village showing the shape, boundaries and plot number of every parcel of land.
What is the difference between naksha and khasra khatauni?
Khasra/khatauni are text records of ownership and area; naksha is the visual map of the plot’s shape and boundaries. Both are meant to be checked together.
Is there one single website to check naksha for all of India?
No. Land records are a state subject, so each state runs its own portal under its own name.
Can I use an online naksha printout as legal proof of land boundaries?
It’s a useful reference, but for legal or transaction purposes, a certified copy from the revenue office and a physical boundary check are usually needed as well.
Why doesn’t my village show up on the naksha portal?
Digitisation is an ongoing, district-by-district process in most states. If your village is missing, check with your local revenue office about its status.
Conclusion
A naksha won’t tell you who owns a plot, that’s what your khasra or khatauni is for, but it will tell you exactly what shape that plot is and where its boundaries actually sit. Find your state’s official portal from the table above, search by your survey number where possible, and always cross-check the map against your text records and a physical site visit before relying on it for anything important.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Portal names, addresses and processes change periodically across states. It is not a substitute for legal advice.
