Odisha Khatiyan (RoR) Decoder
About this tool
The Odisha Record of Rights (ROR), also called Khatiyan, is the primary land ownership document maintained by the Tahasildar. Each entry contains technical fields: khata number (account), plot number (parcel), area (in acres + decimals), Kissam (land class — irrigated paddy, rain-fed, homestead, etc.), Hada (boundary description), Thika/Thatika (lease tenure), and remarks (mutations, partitions, encroachments). This decoder converts each field into plain English and flags red signals (recent mutations, kissam mismatch, double tenancy entries).
How to use this tool
- Get the latest Khatiyan from Bhulekh. Visit bhulekh.ori.nic.in and download the latest khatiyan PDF for your khata number. The decoder works on the values shown there.
- Paste each field. Enter Khata Number, Plot Number, Area, Kissam, Tenant Name, and any Remarks/Hada. The decoder accepts both Odia and English entries.
- Review the decoded output. Each field gets a plain-English explanation. Kissam codes (P-1, P-2, GA, GH, etc.) are translated into land-use class (paddy land 1st quality, residential, etc.).
- Check the red flags. The tool highlights red signals: kissam doesn't match seller's claimed use, multiple tenants on same khata, recent mutations within 6 months, lease entries that override ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between khata and plot in Odisha?
Khata is the account number identifying a tenant's holding. One khata may contain multiple plots. A plot is the physical land parcel with a unique survey number. Both must match the sale deed.
What does Kissam mean in a Khatiyan?
Kissam is the land classification — paddy (P-1, P-2, P-3 by quality), homestead (GA), garden (BG), forest (BJ), etc. It governs whether the land can be used for agriculture, building a house, or commercial purposes without conversion.
Can the Kissam be changed?
Yes, via a land conversion order from the Tahasildar / Collector. Conversion from agricultural to residential/commercial requires payment of conversion fees and stamp duty differential. Always verify the conversion order before relying on the new kissam.
Why does my khatiyan show two tenant names?
Joint tenancy or undivided family holdings are common in Odisha. Each tenant owns an undivided share. To buy from one tenant alone, you need partition deed registered at the SRO; otherwise all tenants must sign the sale deed.