Jamabandi Jammu Kashmir is the land record of Jammu and Kashmir that shows the owner of a field, the area held, and the cultivation details recorded by the revenue department. In Jammu and Kashmir, the record is checked online on the Union Territory’s official land records portal at landrecords.jk.gov.in. This guide explains what the Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir guides, see the J&K Jamabandi category.
What is Jamabandi in Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu and Kashmir’s land records are maintained by the revenue department of the Union Territory. The Jamabandi is the record of rights prepared for every village, and it lists the owner, the cultivator, the Khewat and Khata numbers, the Khasra numbers, the area of each field, and the type of land. The copy of this record that a landowner obtains is called the Jamabandi Nakal, and it is the document most commonly asked for when land is bought, sold, or used as security for a loan.
Because Jammu and Kashmir has distinct land laws, its records use some terms that differ from other states. Land is held in Khewats, and the Jamabandi records the share of each owner, as well as any tenancy. Reading the tenancy and share columns carefully is important, because land in the Union Territory has often been cultivated by tenants for many years.
Official land records portal for Jammu and Kashmir
The official land records portal for Jammu and Kashmir is at landrecords.jk.gov.in. It is run by the revenue department of the Union Territory, and it covers districts in both the Jammu division, including Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, and Rajouri, and the Kashmir division, including Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Budgam, and Pulwama. Use only this portal address, or a link from the Jammu and Kashmir government website. No private website can issue an official Jamabandi for the Union Territory.
How to check Jamabandi Jammu and Kashmir online
Follow these steps on the land records portal to view your Jamabandi:
- Open landrecords.jk.gov.in and choose the option to view the Jamabandi or land records.
- Select your district, then the tehsil, and then your village from the lists shown.
- Choose how to search: by Khewat number, by Khata number, by Khasra number, or by the name of the owner.
- Enter the detail you know, and open the correct record from the results.
- Check the owner names, shares, Khewat and Khata numbers, Khasra numbers, area, and land type on the screen, and use the print or download option to save the Nakal for your own reference.
Details you need before you start
Keep ready the district, tehsil, and village of the land, and at least one of these: the Khewat number, the Khata number, the Khasra number, or the owner’s name. These details are on an old Jamabandi Nakal, a sale deed, a mutation document, or a previous portal printout. If you do not know them, the patwari of the village can give you the Khewat and Khasra numbers for your land.
What the Jammu and Kashmir Jamabandi shows
A Jammu and Kashmir Jamabandi shows the village, the Khewat and Khata numbers, the names of the owners with their shares, the Khasra numbers, the area of each field, the type of land and irrigation, the name of the cultivator or tenant, and the land revenue payable. Land area is often recorded in kanals and marlas, where one kanal is 20 marlas, and in some districts the local measure differs, so always read the area as written on the record rather than converting from memory.
Common problems when checking Jamabandi Jammu and Kashmir
- Record not found by name: Owner names are recorded with local spellings that can differ from the spelling on an identity document. Search by Khewat or Khasra number instead.
- Portal shows only some districts: Digitisation of land records is still under way in parts of the Union Territory. If your village is not listed on the portal, visit the tehsil office, where the record can be checked in the manual Jamabandi.
- Tenant’s name appears instead of the owner’s: In Jammu and Kashmir, the Jamabandi records both the owner and the person cultivating the land. Check the owner column, not the cultivator column, when you want to know who owns the land.
- Area differs from the sale deed: Land in the hill districts is measured in small, uneven plots, and boundaries can change after a survey. Ask the patwari to compare the record with the field map.
Is checking Jamabandi free in Jammu and Kashmir?
Viewing the Jamabandi on the official portal is free. A certified copy from the tehsil office may carry a small government fee. Do not pay an agent a large amount for a record you can view free on the official portal, and never pay anyone who promises to change a Jamabandi entry for you.
What to do if a detail is wrong
Corrections to a Jammu and Kashmir Jamabandi are made through the revenue department. Apply to the patwari or the tehsil office 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 Jammu Kashmir online?
Open landrecords.jk.gov.in, select your district, tehsil, and village, and search by Khewat, Khata, Khasra number, or owner name to view the Jamabandi.
What is the official portal for Jammu and Kashmir land records?
The official portal is landrecords.jk.gov.in, run by the revenue department of Jammu and Kashmir. Always use that address or a link from the government website.
Can I check Jamabandi Jammu and Kashmir by Khasra number?
Yes. On the portal you can search by Khasra number, which is often the most reliable method because it does not depend on the spelling of a name.
Is the online Jamabandi an official document?
The record on the official portal is the official record, but a printout is for information. For legal use, obtain a certified copy from the tehsil office.