Discovering Banglarbhumi: West Bengal Land Records Portal

The Banglarbhumi online portal in West Bengal is a resource that provides comprehensive land records and property information, enabling users to access details such as land area, ownership history, property valuation, plot numbers, and mapping with ease.

Understanding Banglarbhumi

A land record serves as a document that outlines property attributes like historical and current ownership, plot numbers, dimensions, and valuations. The Banglarbhumi portal, tailored for West Bengal, provides users with immediate and efficient access to such property information.

Services and Functionalities of Banglarbhumi

This portal offers a wide range of services beneficial to West Bengal residents:

• Free access to land record data
• Availability of plot maps
• Monitoring of mutation cases
• Retrieval of RS-LR plot details
• Online applications for land mutation and conversion
• Delivery of digitally signed record-of-rights and maps
• Search option for litigation plots
• Download of mutation notices
• Access to citizen services
• Management of ISU capabilities
• Thika tenancy management
• Information on land distribution
• Boundary delineation between India and Bangladesh
• Preparation and updating of records
• ARTI and LMTC training modules
• Rent control management
• State land use board functions

Benefits of Using Banglarbhumi

The Banglarbhumi portal provides numerous advantages, such as:

• Effortless access to khatian and plot data
• Streamlined processes for buying and selling properties
• Increased transparency in land record management
• Infrastructure insights that aid industrial development in West Bengal
• Quick access to land and property information
• Cost and time efficiency

Registration Procedure

To register:

1. Click "Sign Up" on the homepage.
2. Complete the "Public Registration" form with personal details: name, guardian’s name, address, email ID, OTP, mobile number, password, and captcha.
3. Submit the form to complete registration.

For more information, refer to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Logging In for Registered Users

Registered users can login in two ways:

• Select either "Departmental users" or "Citizens".
• Enter username, password, and captcha code, then click "Login" to access your account.

Citizen Login Steps

Steps for Citizens to log in:

1. Open the Banglarbhumi or Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Department West Bengal portal.
2. Select "Citizen Services," and within, choose "Citizens," then input credentials and captcha code, followed by "Login."

Finding Records via Khatian or Plot Information

Use "Query Search" or "Know Your Property":

• Know Your Property: Choose this, input Mouza details, search by Khatian or plot number, enter captcha, and click "View."
• Query Search: Select "Query Search," input query number, year, and captcha, then click "Show."

Refer to Plot Loan offerings for more information.

Searching Plot Information via Query Number

Steps:

1. Visit the Banglarbhumi site and click "Query Search."
2. Fill in the query number, year, and captcha code.
3. Click "Show" to retrieve relevant details.

Reviewing Plot Map Request Details

Submit a plot map request by filling out the form under "service delivery" in "Citizen Services," select "Plot Map Request," enter necessary details, and view the specifics of your request.

Applying for Record of Rights (RoR) via CSC

Steps:

1. Visit a CSC center.
2. Complete and turn in the application form along with required documents.
3. Receive an authenticated RoR copy after verification.

RoR Application through e-District Portal

Steps:

1. Access the West Bengal e-District site.
2. Register under "Citizen Registration" and confirm with an OTP.
3. Log in, provide property information, upload documents, submit the form, receive acknowledgment, and get an application number.
4. Obtain the RoR certificate post verification.

Tracking Application Status

Steps:

1. Go to the e-District website.
2. Select "Inspection Report" and enter your application ID.
3. Click "Search Document" to review the status.

Digitization of Maps and Records

Digital RS-LR maps and revisional survey maps can be accessed at district offices. Printed maps are priced at Rs. 150 each. The Banglarbhumi portal incorporates e-Bhuchitra services for property details.

Land Redistribution

Under Section 49(1) of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act of 1955, land redistribution is available to families without land, owning less than one acre. Distribution is limited to 1 acre for landless individuals and half for sharecroppers (bargadars).

Jomir Tothya or Banglarbhumi App

The Department of Land Reforms has launched the Jomir Tothya app, accessible in English, Bengali, and Devanagari. Available 24/7 and downloadable from the Google Play Store, it allows easy access to landowner information, co-sharing details, land categories, and tenant types.

Current Home Loan Interest Rates

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No Foreclosure Charges

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