From Dharani to Bhu Bharati – A Complete Guide to the New Land Records System in Telangana

What is Bhu Bharati in Telangana?

Telangana Bhu Bharati has replaced the previous Dharani portal .The goal was to simplify land-related services, improve transparency, and empower farmers and landowners across the state.The Bhu Bharati portal is now the new official system under the Telangana Bhu Bharati Record of Rights in Land Act 2024.

Why Telangana Replaced Dharani with Bhu Bharati?

The Dharani portal, launched in November 2020,lacked transparency with hidden record options that led to misuse. To address these issues, the Telangana government launched Bhu Bharati,

• Simplifies land ownership tracking for farmers
• Improves access for those with low digital literacy
• Introduces transparency and  SMS updates

Key Features of the Telangana Bhu Bharati Portal

1. Error Correction in Land Records

• Landowners can now easily correct mistakes like wrong names, survey numbers, or ownership entries.
• These corrections can be made at the mandal or district level, avoiding long court procedures.
• Land record correction in Telangana is now faster and more accurate.

 2. Transparent Digital Land Records

• Every land parcel gets a unique Bhudhar number (like Aadhaar for land) for easy identification.
• You can view land records, market values, prohibited lands, and encumbrance details on the Bhu Bharati portal.
• Real-time updates help track any changes in land ownership or classification.

 3. Mandatory Survey and Digital Mapping

• Before registering land or transferring ownership (mutation), a digital land survey is compulsory.
• This helps avoid boundary disputes and ensures clear land ownership.

4. Easy-to-Use Bhu Bharati Portal

• The portal has only 6 simple modules (compared to 33 in the Dharani portal), making it easier for farmers and landowners.
• Services like land registration, mutation, correction, and market value lookup are now more accessible.

 5. Regularisation of Sada Bainamas

• If you have a sada bainama (unregistered land sale deed), you can apply to regularize it based on ground reality.
• This helps many people gain legal ownership of their land.

 6. Fast Mutation of Hereditary Properties

• When a property is inherited, the mutation process is now faster and paperless.
• This ensures smooth legal transfer of ownership across generations.

 7. Land Dispute Resolution

• A two-level grievance system is now in place within the Revenue Department.
• Landowners can file appeals and resolve issues without going to court.
• This ensures quick resolution of land disputes in Telangana.

 8. Legal Protection and Free Support

• All land is now protected by law, and rightful owners have legal backing.
• Free legal advice for farmers is available for land-related issues.
• The portal offers easy access to land services anytime, anywhere.

Bhu Bharati vs Dharani – Key Differences in Land Record Systems

The Bhu Bharati Portal corrects multiple flaws found in the Dharani system. Here’s how they differ: While Dharani was a centralized platform combining land registration and record management, Bhu Bharati is decentralized, assigning responsibility to Revenue officials like Tahsildars and RDOs. Most importantly, Bhu Bharati ensures transparency which Dharani lacked.

How to Check Bhu Bharati Land Records Online ?

You can quickly check your Bhu Bharati documents using mypatta . It’s easy to use and works best even on  your mobile phone.

Steps to Check through mypatta:

• Open mypatta and log in or sign up if needed.
  • Download for Android
  • Download for iPhone
  • mypatta website
• Go to property documents, ensure “Telangana” is selected as the state, then tap on any Bhu Bharati document
• Enter the required information 
• Tap Search to view your details
• You can also Download/Share/Save Bhu Bharati documents as PDF

List of Services available on Telangana Bhu Bharati Portal

The Bhu Bharati portal in Telangana offers two types of services:

• Transactional Services – For property registration, mutation, and legal updates
•  Information Services – For checking land details, ownership status, prohibited lands, etc.

A total of 6 simplified modules are available on the portal, replacing the complex 33 modules of the old Dharani system. These modules cover all major services for landowners, farmers, and property buyers.  1. Registration Module This module helps with all types of property registration in Telangana, including:

• Sale Deed Registration
• Gift Deed
• Partition of Land
• Exchange of Property
• Lease Agreement
• Mortgage Registration
• General Power of Attorney (GPA)
• Agreement-cum-GPA
• Cancellation & Rectification of Documents

2. Mutation Module Update ownership details after property transfer through:

• Succession (Legal Heir Mutation – Section 7)
• Court Order Mutation (Section 8)
• Pending Mutations

 3. ROR Corrections Module (Section 4) For correcting mistakes in Record of Rights (ROR) or Pattadar Passbook:

• Owner Name or Survey Number Corrections
• Correction of Passbook Data
• Removal from Prohibited Properties List
• Court Case Updates & Intimations

 4. NALA Module For agriculture to non-agriculture land conversion requests (NALA cases). 5. Appeals and Revisions Raise objections or file appeals for incorrect mutations or rejected applications.  6. Miscellaneous Services Includes other supportive services, legal help, and document rectification.

Key Takeaway

The Telangana Bhu Bharati Portal represents a bold step toward resolving the long-standing challenges in land administration. With reduced complexity, improved accuracy, and citizen-friendly services, Bhu Bharati will empower farmers, clarify ownership, and unlock economic growth in rural Telangana. You can easily access Bhu Bharati documents through mypatta