Learn in detail about Khatauni or Khetawni

If you have recently purchased agricultural land or want to understand the holding pattern of the rural ownership of the land then you must get yourself abreast with the Khatauni or Khetawni. Let’s dig into more details on this. 

Introduction 

A Khatauni is a legal document that is used in the rural regions of India to check the status of the property. We can also corroborate this as the register of the people who are cultivating. Khatauni consists of all the crucial information about the property and this is the reason why Khatauni plays an important role in the sale or purchase transactions of the property. 

A Khatauni is an account that keeps records of the land-holding pattern in the rural regions of India. This means it keeps the records of all the Khasras owned by the family. 

What are the details that can be found in the Khatauni or Khetawni?

As we have already discussed the importance of the Khatauni is why it becomes essential to understand the details that can be found in the Khatauni:

• Village Name: 

This is the main information that is present in the Khatauni as it describes the village under which the agricultural land is situated. 

• District Name: 

After the name of the village the second important detail that it encapsulates is the name of the district under which the village and the property fall.

• Khata Number: 

It is the unique number that has been assigned to the family that owns multiple properties in the same village. 

• Khasra Number: 

It is the number that has been assigned to each plot by the local government. 

• Owner’s Name: 

It is the name of the owner under whose name the property is registered. 

• Father’s Name: 

After the name of the owner of the property their father’s name also appears in the Khatauni. 

• Change in the Ownership Details: 

Any changes in the details of the property’s ownership are visible on the Khatauni. But these changes shall be done within only 3 months. 

This list of the details in the Khatauni is not exhaustive and the other details that can be found in the Khatauni are as follows:

• Sub-District Name
• Pargana 
• Fasli Year
• Khata Number
• Land Type
• Address
• Survey Number 
• Area 
• Order 
• Remarks 

Obtaining Khatauni Details 

To obtain the details of the Khatauni the applicant is required to visit the office of the Jan Suvidha Centre or the Tehsil. But with the introduction of the E- platforms the government has taken the initiative to make this process online and to comply with this order many state governments have opted this procedure. You can find the online details of the Khatauni from:

• Andra Pradesh 
• Bihar
• Haryana 
• Chattisgarh
• Gujarat 
• Himachal Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Madhya Pradesh 
• Maharashtra 
• Odisha
•  Punjab
• Rajasthan 
• Uttrakhand
• Tamil Nadu 

Difference between Khara and Khatauni

Khasra	Khatauni
A Khasra is a unique number allocated to a single plot.	A Khatauni is a record that keeps the records of all the Khasras.
A Khasra is related to only one unit.	A Khatauni is related to a group of units.
Khasra is made in P-II Form. It consists of 12 columns.	While a Khatauni is made in B-I Form. It consists of 23 columns.

Whether Khatauni or Khetawni the same?

Yes, these both are the same thing. It is in the practice of using the word Khatauni commonly while Khetawni is a lesser used word which is used as an alternative word for the same. It consists of information about the records of the agricultural land. 

What does Khatauni refer to in English?

Khatauni in English is the keeper of the agricultural land records that contain all the details about the plot details, their owners, the land details, their shares, and the change in the details of the ownership of the agricultural land. 

Difference between Khatauni and Khewat 

Khatauni	Khewat
It consists of all the details related to all the Khasra numbers either owned or cultivated by an individual or a family	Khewat is the account that consists of all the details of the co-owners of a single plot that details the shares and the pattern of the holding of all the co-owners.
Khatauni is a plot-specific document	Khewat is a document that deals with the ownership patterns and their rights associated with a plot.

How to Get the Khatauni or Khewat Number?

To get your Khatauni or Khewat number, you can visit the local Tehsil Office or Jan Suvidha Kendra. But you can also find this information online using the Bhulekh Portal of your state. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Visit the Bhulekh Portal: 

Go to the Bhulekh website for the state where your property is located.

2. Find the Khatauni Option: 

Look for the option that says “Check for Khatauni Nakal” and click on it.

3. Enter Captcha: 

Fill in the security code (Captcha) shown on the screen.

4. Select Your District: 

Choose the district where your property is located.

5. Choose Tehsil: 

Pick the tehsil (local area) name of your property.

6. Select Village or Panchayat: 

After choosing the tehsil, select the name of your village.

7. Enter Khasra Number: 

Type in the Khasra number (a unique number for your land). You can also search using the account number, the name of the account holder, or the date of transfer.

8. Enter Captcha Again: 

Fill in the security code (Captcha) displayed on the screen once more.

9. View the Details: 

After you enter the Captcha, the details of your Khatauni will appear on the screen.

Difference between Khata Number, Khasra Number, and Khatauni 

Khasra Number	Khata Number	Khatauni
A Khasra Number is assigned to an individual plot.	A Khata number is assigned to the properties that are owned jointly by two or more persons detailing the ownership of the property.	It is assigned to the cultivators who manage  the land that crosses across different Khasra Numbers.
It is very essential for the ownership rights in the property and with the sale, purchase, gift, etc of the property a Khasra Number is subject to change.	It consists of the details of the ownership of the property held by the joint owners. This is subject to change when the property is sold.	All these Khasra Numbers are the aggregate of all the Khata Numbers held by the landowners. It is used for tracking the cultivation records in the rural regions of India.

Conclusion 

A Khatauni is a legal document that represents the true ownership of the agricultural land in the rural regions of India. Khatauni is a legal document which is subject to change when the property is sold or purchased. Khatauni or Khewat is the synonym used for the same term because they are parish words that keep the accounts of the land records. 

Frequently Asked Questions on Khatauni and Khetwani.

Q1. What is Khatauni?

Ans1. Khatauni is a document issued by government that contains information about land for cultivation and its owners. 

Q2. Is Khatauni proof of ownership?

Ans2. Yes. Khatauni is a legal document. It can  be used to establish ownership of the property. 

Q3. Difference between Khata and Khatauni?

Ans3. Khata is a record of land owned by an individual or family while Khatauni is a register that includes details of all landholdings by different people in a village or area. Khata is focused on individual ownership whereas Khatauni provides a complete picture of land ownership in a specific location.

Q4. Who prepares Khasra and Khatauni?

Ans4. Lekhpan (a government entity) prepares the Khasra and Khatauni. 

Q5. What is the power of Khatauni?

Ans5. Khatauni  a vital legal document that proves land ownership. Khautauni also facilitates financial transactions, resolves disputes, supports government administration and benefits. Khatauni provides a clear and comprehensive record of land ownership and usage. Khatauni is an essential tool for landowners, government authorities and financial institutions.

Q6. Does Khautauni number change?

Ans6. Yes. Whenever the agricultural land is sold the Khatauni number changes.  

Q7. Who keeps a land record in India?

Ans7. Patwari or Administrative Officer keeps the land records in India.

Q8. What is Khautauni called in English?

Ans8. In English Khatauni is known as the keeper of the legal documents related to property. 

Q9.  What is Khewat and Khatauni?

Ans9. Khewat is the document that shows the list of landowners and their ownership details. Khatauni is the document that shows who is actually using or cultivating the land which may include both owners and tenants.

Q10. Who is called Patwari?

Ans10. A Patwari is a legal officer that keeps the accounts of the rural properties in India.