Himachal Land Records 2026: HimBhoomi Jamabandi, Tatima and Mutation

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Himachal Pradesh land records are kept in the state’s HimBhoomi system, and you can view the jamabandi (record of rights), shajra nasb and plot maps online through the Revenue Department’s land records website and the mHimBhoomi app. Signed copies are issued at Lok Mitra Kendras and tehsil centres. Since 2025 the state has simplified the jamabandi into plain Hindi, launched Bhunaksha 5.0, online mutation requests and signed online records.

HP land records at a glance

System: HimBhoomi (eHimBhoomi), built by NIC for the HP Revenue Department
Online view: HP land records website (lrc.hp.nic.in) and the mHimBhoomi app
Records: jamabandi, shajra nasb, mutation register, khasra girdawari, plot map (tatima)
Search by: khewat, khatauni or khasra number, or owner name
Signed copies: Lok Mitra Kendras (3,745 centres) and tehsil centres
Maps: Bhunaksha HP, linked to HimBhoomi where maps are digitised
Recent change: simplified Hindi jamabandi (July 2025); online mutation request and signed online RoR (November 2025)

Use only government websites ending in hp.nic.in, hp.gov.in or nic.in. Private sites that show land data are not official.

In this guide

Key land record terms in Himachal Pradesh
How to check jamabandi online in Himachal Pradesh
Plot maps on Bhunaksha HP
Getting a signed copy (nakal)
How mutation works in Himachal Pradesh
Who can buy land in Himachal Pradesh?
Before you buy land in Himachal Pradesh
Common problems and fixes
Frequently asked questions

Key land record terms in Himachal Pradesh

Term	What it means
Jamabandi	The record of rights for each village: owners, cultivators, shares, area, land type and revenue. It is also called misl haqiyat.
Khewat number	The ownership holding number in the jamabandi
Khatauni number	The cultivation or possession holding under a khewat
Khasra number	The number of a field or plot on the village map
Shajra nasb	A family tree of owners, used to trace succession
Intkal (mutation)	The entry that records a change of owner after a sale, gift, will or inheritance
Khasra girdawari	The patwari’s crop and possession inspection, done twice a year
Tatima	A sketch that shows how a khasra is divided into new plots, often drawn when land is partly sold or partitioned
Musavi / shajra	The village cadastral map showing all khasras

The district revenue page notes that a new jamabandi is written every five years. Mutations made in between are recorded in the mutation register and carried into the next jamabandi. Older jamabandis use many Urdu and Persian words. In July 2025 the state launched a simplified jamabandi format in easy Hindi.

How to check jamabandi online in Himachal Pradesh

Open the HP land records website (lrc.hp.nic.in) from the Revenue Department pages.
Choose the option to view jamabandi or the record of rights.
Select the district, tehsil and village.
Pick the jamabandi year. Choose the latest one for current ownership.
Search by khewat, khatauni or khasra number, or by owner name.
Open the record and check owners, shares, area and remarks. Save or print it.

The mHimBhoomi app from NIC offers the same search and shows the jamabandi, shajra nasb and a plot map copy. Menu names change from time to time, so follow the options on screen. Viewing online is free.

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Plot maps on Bhunaksha HP

HimBhoomi is linked with Bhunaksha, the map system. The state launched Bhunaksha 5.0 in November 2025. Where a tehsil’s maps are digitised and checked, the plot map (musavi and the latest map) is given along with the jamabandi copy. Not every village is covered yet. If no map shows, ask the patwari or tehsil for a certified copy of the shajra or tatima.

Getting a signed copy (nakal)

Visit a Lok Mitra Kendra or tehsil centre with the village name and khewat, khatauni or khasra number.
Ask for the jamabandi and, if needed, the shajra nasb and plot map.
Pay the service charge and collect the signed copy.

NIC reports that more than 75 lakh record copies have been issued this way. The state also launched a signed online RoR in November 2025. For a sale deed, bank loan or court case, use a signed or certified copy, not a plain printout. Ask the issuing centre for the current fee.

How mutation works in Himachal Pradesh

Register the sale deed at the sub-registrar office. HP has introduced My Deed, an online registration system on NGDRS, launched as a pilot in 10 tehsils in July 2025.
Apply for mutation. An online mutation request was launched in November 2025, and you can also apply at the tehsil.
The patwari enters the mutation and the revenue officer attests it after notice to the parties.
The attested mutation is shown in the mutation register and later in the new jamabandi.

NIC lists full linking of online mutations with the jamabandi as work in progress in 2026, so follow up with the patwari until the entry appears. Read our property mutation guide.

Who can buy land in Himachal Pradesh?

Under Section 118 of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, a non-agriculturist, including most people from outside the state, needs state government permission to buy land. In December 2025 the government brought an amendment bill to ease Section 118 for some cases, such as flats built by HIMUDA or private builders and farmer cooperatives. Check whether these changes are in force before you plan a purchase, and take advice from a local lawyer.

Before you buy land in Himachal Pradesh

Check the latest jamabandi online, then take a signed copy from a Lok Mitra Kendra or tehsil.
Match the seller’s name, share, khasra numbers and area with the draft sale deed.
Read the remarks for mortgages, court orders or pending mutations.
Use the shajra nasb to check that all legal heirs have joined the sale of inherited land.
Check the plot map or tatima, and get the land demarcated if the boundaries are unclear.
Confirm Section 118 permission if you are a non-agriculturist.
Take an encumbrance certificate before payment.

Common problems and fixes

Problem	What to do
Name not found	Try the khasra or khewat number instead. Spellings in old records differ.
Recent sale not shown	The mutation may be pending. Ask the patwari and check the mutation register.
No map for the khasra	Maps are not yet digitised in every tehsil. Get a certified map copy from the tehsil.

Land area in HP records may appear in bigha and biswa, kanal and marla, or hectares, depending on the district. Convert with our bigha to square feet, kanal to marla and land area converter tools.

Frequently asked questions

What is HimBhoomi?

HimBhoomi is the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department’s land records software, built by NIC. It keeps the jamabandi, shajra nasb and mutations, and generates the next jamabandi.

How can I check jamabandi online in HP?

Use the HP land records website or the mHimBhoomi app. Select the district, tehsil and village, then search by khewat, khatauni, khasra number or owner name.

Is the online jamabandi valid for registration or a loan?

Use a signed copy from a Lok Mitra Kendra, tehsil centre or the signed online RoR service. A plain printout is for information only.

What is a tatima in Himachal land records?

A tatima is a sketch showing how a khasra has been divided into new plots, usually after a part sale or partition. It is linked to the mutation.

What is shajra nasb?

It is the family tree of landowners in the village. It helps trace who inherits the land and who must sign a sale.

Can I apply for mutation online in Himachal Pradesh?

Yes. The state launched an online mutation request in November 2025. You can still apply at the tehsil, and you should follow up with the patwari.

Can an outsider buy land in Himachal Pradesh?

A non-agriculturist needs state permission under Section 118. An amendment bill introduced in December 2025 proposed easing this for some flats and cooperatives, so check the current rules.

Land records, fees and land laws in Himachal Pradesh are set by the state government and can change. Check the current record on the official portal, take signed copies for legal use, and get legal advice before buying land. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Sources: HP Revenue Department and district land records page (hpkinnaur.nic.in); NIC Himachal Pradesh State Profile (December 2025 and March 2026); reports on the My Deed launch (July 2025) and the Section 118 amendment bill (December 2025).

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