Jamabandi is a village-wise revenue account maintained in the name of a raiyat or landholder. Depending on the record, it may show the Jamabandi number, khata and khasra details, land area, rent demand, and changes resulting from transfer or inheritance. It is useful because it brings several revenue entries together in one place, but it should never be treated as the only proof of ownership.
The practical value of Jamabandi lies in comparison. A buyer can compare the seller’s name, available area, khata, and khasra with the registered deed and other supporting records. An heir can check whether an approved mutation has created or updated the expected entry. A landholder can also use it to verify whether rent-related information appears correctly.
Details to keep ready before searching
Collect the district, circle, halka, and mauza information before opening the portal. If available, also keep the raiyat’s name, khata number, khasra number, old Jamabandi number, computerized Jamabandi number, and Register-II part-page details. A single spelling variation can change the result, so numeric identifiers are often more reliable than a name-only search.
How to check Jamabandi Bihar online
- Open the official Bihar Bhumi portal at https://biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in/.
- Select the option labelled “View Jamabandi Register” or its current Hindi equivalent.
- Choose the correct district and circle, then proceed to the mauza selection.
- Select a search method: part-page, raiyat name, khata number, khasra number, old Jamabandi number, or computerized Jamabandi number.
- Enter the requested value and run the search.
- Review the result list carefully and open the entry that matches the raiyat and land particulars.
- Save a clear copy for reference, but check whether a digitally signed or certified copy is required for the intended official purpose.
The official Jamabandi FAQ confirms that the portal supports searches by part-page, raiyat name, khata, khasra, old Jamabandi number, and computerized Jamabandi number. Portal labels can change, so begin from the official home page rather than relying on an old bookmarked result page.
How to read the record without missing an important detail
Start with the raiyat’s full name and any parent or spouse reference. Next, compare the khata and khasra numbers with the deed or khatiyan. Check every plot separately when the Jamabandi covers more than one khasra. The total area in an entry is not automatically the area being sold, inherited, or mutated.
Also review the Jamabandi number, part-page details, land classification, rent demand, and any visible transaction or court-related information. If the portal displays changes made after online mutation, compare those entries with the relevant order. A similar name or a matching khata alone is not enough to identify the correct land.
What to do when Jamabandi is not found
Try another search route before assuming that the record is absent. Search by khata, khasra, old Jamabandi number, computerized number, and part-page details. Check alternate spellings of the raiyat’s name and confirm that the correct mauza was selected. Older entries may be easier to find through part-page details printed on a previous rent receipt.
If a valid pre-existing Jamabandi was missed during computerization, the official guidance allows an application through Parimarjan Plus with supporting evidence. If the issue comes from a mutation order, a different correction or appeal route may apply. Do not file a spelling-correction request when the real issue is a disputed change of ownership.
Jamabandi checks before buying land
An online entry is a useful starting point, not a complete title investigation. Match the seller, plot, and available area with the registered deed chain, khatiyan, cadastral map, possession, access road, and known disputes. Where the purchase value is substantial or the title history is complicated, obtain professional legal assistance for a proper title search.
Important note
This article is written for general public guidance. Portal information and an ordinary printout may not replace a certified record, registered instrument, survey measurement, or an order of a competent authority.
How can I search Jamabandi Bihar by name?
Open the official Bihar Bhumi portal, choose the Jamabandi register service, select district, circle, and mauza, and search by raiyat name. If no result appears, try a spelling variation or use khata, khasra, or Jamabandi numbers.
Where can I find my Jamabandi number?
It may appear on an old rent receipt, a Register-II extract, an online Jamabandi result, or a mutation-related record. An old number and a computerized number may be different.
Is an online Jamabandi printout legal proof of ownership?
It is an important revenue record, but it is not a substitute for a complete title chain. The receiving office may require a digitally signed or certified copy for formal use.
What should I do if the raiyat name is misspelled?
Compare the online entry with the underlying record. If it is a genuine digitization error, Parimarjan Plus may be appropriate. A change involving ownership needs the proper mutation, appeal, or legal process.
Are Jamabandi and khatiyan the same record?
No. A khatiyan generally reflects rights recorded during a survey, while Jamabandi is a continuing revenue account that may be updated after mutation and other accepted changes.
Does a land rent receipt prove ownership?
A receipt proves payment against a revenue account. By itself, it does not replace a registered title deed, a valid inheritance chain, or a judicial decision.
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