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How to find the survey number of your land in Karnataka

Karnataka LandGrid  |  Updated

Quick answer

If you know where the land is, the quickest way is a satellite survey map: find the village, zoom in, and read the survey number printed inside the parcel. If you have documents, the survey number and hissa are on the RTC (Pahani), the sale deed and the Encumbrance Certificate. The Village Accountant or taluk office can confirm it from the village records.

Method 1: Satellite survey map (no documents needed)

If you are looking at a plot for sale, you usually know where it is but not its number. A survey map over satellite imagery solves that:

  1. Find the village. Pick the district, taluk and village.
  2. Zoom in. Survey boundaries appear as orange lines with the survey number inside each parcel.
  3. Match the ground. Use roads, field bunds, wells, trees and buildings in the satellite image to find the exact parcel.
  4. Read the number. Note the survey number (and hissa, if shown) and the approximate area in acres and guntas.

The Karnataka LandGrid app does this on your phone and is coming soon to Google Play and the App Store. Today you can order the village survey map PDF, which shows every survey number in the village on one printable sheet.

Method 2: Read it from your documents

  • RTC (Pahani): issued per survey number and hissa, so the number is at the top.
  • Sale deed or gift deed: the schedule of property names the survey number, hissa, village, hobli and taluk, and the boundaries on four sides.
  • Encumbrance Certificate: lists transactions for the survey number you searched.
  • Mutation extract: records each change of ownership by survey number.

What each document means is explained in Karnataka land records explained.

Method 3: Bhoomi land records portal

If you know the village and the owner's name, you can look through the RTCs of that village on landrecords.karnataka.gov.in. The portal works by survey number, so it is best for confirming a number you already have. See how to check the RTC online.

Method 4: Ask the Village Accountant or taluk office

The Village Accountant (Grama Lekkadhikari) keeps the village records and can identify a survey number from the owner's name or the location. The Tahsildar's office at the taluk can issue certified copies.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a survey number without documents?

Yes. On a satellite survey map you find the land by its location and read the survey number printed inside the parcel. Confirm it afterwards on the RTC.

What does 45/2A mean?

Survey number 45, hissa (sub-division) 2A. Each hissa has its own RTC.

Is the area on the map the same as on the RTC?

Not exactly. The map area is calculated from the mapped boundary and is approximate. The RTC and Akarband extent is the legal record.

Is Karnataka LandGrid a government website?

No. It is an independent service that shows publicly available KGIS survey data on a map. For official records use Bhoomi and your taluk office.

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Karnataka LandGrid is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Government of Karnataka. Maps and measurements are for reference only; for official records use Bhoomi, Kaveri Online and your taluk office.