Jamabandi Bihar is the land record of Bihar that shows the owner of a field, the area held, and the cultivation details recorded by the revenue department. In Bihar, the record is checked online through Bihar Bhumi, the state’s official land records portal, at biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in. This guide explains what the Bihar Jamabandi contains, how to check it, and what to do when a detail is wrong.
For the meaning of Jamabandi and how it differs from Fard, Khatauni, and Khasra, see our main guide, Jamabandi: Check Jamabandi Nakal Online, Meaning, Fard, Khatauni & State-Wise Land Records Guide 2026. For more Bihar guides, see the Bihar Jamabandi category.
What is Jamabandi in Bihar?
Bihar’s Jamabandi is the record of rights for a village, prepared as part of the survey and settlement of the state. In Bihar, the older record that many families still refer to is the Khatiyan, which is the record of rights prepared during the cadastral survey. The Jamabandi is the current record that follows from the Khatiyan and from later mutations. It lists the Khata number, the names of the raiyats (landholders) and their shares, the Khasra numbers, the area of each plot, and the type of land.
The Bihar Jamabandi is written in a form that can be hard to read for the first time: it uses the terms Khata, Khesra (Khasra), and Chauhaddi, which means the boundaries of a plot. The Chauhaddi tells you which plots lie to the north, south, east, and west of your land, and it is useful when you are checking whether the plot described in a sale deed is the same one shown in the record.
Official portal: Bihar Bhumi
The official portal for Bihar is biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in, known as Bihar Bhumi. It is run by the Bihar revenue and land reforms department, and it covers all districts of Bihar, including Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Saharsa, Nalanda, and Saran. Use only this address, or a link from the Bihar government website. No private website can issue an official Bihar Jamabandi, so do not pay a third-party site for a record that Bihar Bhumi shows for free.
How to check Jamabandi Bihar online
Follow these steps on Bihar Bhumi to view your Jamabandi:
- Open biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in and choose the option to view Jamabandi or the land records for your district.
- Select your district, then the Anchal (block or circle), and then your Mauza (village) from the lists shown.
- Choose how to search: by Khata number, by the name of the raiyat, by Khesra (Khasra) number, or by the name of the person in possession.
- Enter the detail you know, and open the correct record from the results.
- Check the Khata and Khesra numbers, the names and shares, the area, and the Chauhaddi, and use the print or download option to save the record for your own reference.
Details you need before you start
Keep ready the district, Anchal, and Mauza of the land, and at least one of these: the Khata number, the raiyat’s name, or the Khesra number of the plot. These details are on an old Jamabandi or Khatiyan, a sale deed, a mutation document, or a previous Bihar Bhumi printout. If you do not know them, the Halka Karmachari (the village revenue worker) can tell you the Khata and Khesra numbers for your land.
What the Bihar Jamabandi shows
A Bihar Jamabandi shows the Mauza and Thana number, the Khata number, the names of the raiyats with their shares, the Khesra numbers, the area of each plot in acres, decimals, and hectares, the type of land, the name of the person in possession, and the Chauhaddi of each plot. Land area in Bihar is given in acres and decimals, where one acre is 100 decimals, and a decimal is about 435.6 square feet. Read the area column carefully, because a single Khata often contains several Khesra numbers held by more than one person.
Common problems when checking Jamabandi Bihar
- Record not found by name: Raiyat names are written as recorded years ago, often with a different spelling. Search by Khata or Khesra number if the name search fails.
- Old Khatiyan shown instead of the current Jamabandi: Bihar Bhumi shows both the Khatiyan and the current Jamabandi. Make sure you are looking at the current record, because the Khatiyan can be many decades old and may name people who are no longer alive.
- Portal list does not include your Mauza: Records for some Mauzas are still being digitised. If your village is not listed, visit the Anchal office or the district record room.
- Area differs from the sale deed: A difference may be caused by a survey error or a land division that was not recorded. Ask the Halka Karmachari to compare the record with the village map.
Is Bihar Bhumi free?
Viewing the Jamabandi on biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in is free. A certified copy from the Anchal office may carry a small government fee. Do not pay an agent a large amount for a record you can view free on Bihar Bhumi, and never pay anyone who promises to change a Jamabandi entry for you.
What to do if a detail is wrong
Corrections to a Bihar Jamabandi are made through the revenue department. Apply to the Halka Karmachari or the Anchal Adhikari with the documents that prove the correct entry, such as a sale deed, a mutation order, or a court order. Jamabandi.org is an independent guide website and cannot correct a record, but our main Jamabandi guide explains the correction process in general terms.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check Jamabandi Bihar online?
Open biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in (Bihar Bhumi), select your district, Anchal, and Mauza, and search by Khata number, raiyat name, or Khesra number to view the Jamabandi.
What is the difference between Khatiyan and Jamabandi in Bihar?
The Khatiyan is the record of rights prepared during the survey of the land, sometimes many years ago. The Jamabandi is the current record that follows from the Khatiyan and later mutations. For a current ownership check, use the Jamabandi.
Can I check Jamabandi Bihar by Khesra number?
Yes. On Bihar Bhumi you can search by Khesra number, which is a reliable method because it does not depend on the spelling of a name.
Is the Bihar Bhumi Jamabandi an official document?
The record on Bihar Bhumi is the official record, but a printout is for information. For legal use, obtain a certified copy from the Anchal office.