What Is Patwari
Definition
Village-level revenue official maintaining land records.
A Patwari (also called Lekhpal in some states) is the village-level government servant maintaining land records, collecting revenue, and witnessing transfers. In Odisha, the Patwari reports to the Revenue Inspector and is the originating authority for most field-level data feeding into Bhulekh. Direct verification with the local Patwari remains common in rural mutation disputes.
Frequently asked
What is what is patwari?
Village-level revenue official maintaining land records.
Where can I check what is patwari online for Odisha?
Use the official Bhulekh Odisha portal at bhulekh.ori.nic.in for authoritative records. BhoomiScan provides AI-assisted reconciliation of Bhulekh data against Sale Deeds and ECs at /new-scan.
Is what is patwari legally binding for property purchase?
Bhulekh records are admissible but not always conclusive — Odisha title verification typically requires reading the ROR (Khatiyan), Encumbrance Certificate (Form 25), and the chain of Sale Deeds together. See the linked legal verification guide for the full reconciliation flow.