Land record verification in West Bengal
Banglar Bhumi is the official land-record portal for West Bengal — https://banglarbhumi.gov.in/. URL verified May 2026.
Documents that prove ownership in West Bengal
- Khatian (RoR)
- Plot information
- Mouza Map (RS-LR)
- Mutation
Terminology you will meet on the portal and in deeds
- Khatian
- Plot (CS, RS, LR)
- Mouza
- Pargana
- Touzi
Language and digitisation
Primary languages: en, bn. Digitisation: Full online.
What actually goes wrong here: CS, RS, and LR three-system overlap creates the most complex chain-tracing problem outside Odisha; thika tenancy in Kolkata adds an urban layer; mandatory account login limits passive lookup.
Where records are searched most
- Kolkata
- Howrah
- Siliguri
West Bengal compared with Odisha
| West Bengal | Odisha | |
|---|---|---|
| Portal | Banglar Bhumi | Bhulekh Odisha |
| Primary documents | Khatian (RoR), Plot information, Mouza Map (RS-LR) | Form 25 EC, ROR (Khatiyan), Sale Deed CC |
| Key terminology | Khatian, Plot (CS, RS, LR), Mouza, Pargana, Touzi | Khatiyan, Khata, Plot (Sabak/Hal), Form 25, Kissam |
| Languages | en + bn | Odia + English |
| Digitisation | Full online | Full online |
FAQ for West Bengal land records
What is the official land-record portal for West Bengal?
Banglar Bhumi (https://banglarbhumi.gov.in/) is the official online portal published by the West Bengal state government. URL verified May 2026.
Which documents prove land ownership in West Bengal?
The primary documents are: Khatian (RoR); Plot information; Mouza Map (RS-LR); Mutation. The state-specific terminology you will encounter on the portal and in Sale Deeds is: Khatian, Plot (CS, RS, LR), Mouza, Pargana, Touzi.
What language are West Bengal land records written in?
Primary languages: en, bn. Older settlement records are typically in the regional language; recent digitised records often have English columns alongside.
Is West Bengal fully digitised?
Full online. CS, RS, and LR three-system overlap creates the most complex chain-tracing problem outside Odisha; thika tenancy in Kolkata adds an urban layer; mandatory account login limits passive lookup.
Is BhoomiScan available in West Bengal yet?
BhoomiScan is currently live in Odisha. West Bengal is on our expansion roadmap (status: Tier 1 — opening in next 6 months). Advocates and serious buyers can join the early-access waitlist at /for-advocates and we will be in touch when West Bengal opens.
BhoomiScan status in West Bengal
BhoomiScan is live in Odisha today; West Bengal is Tier 1 — opening in next 6 months. Join the early-access list.