The Odisha state has been a first-mover in the era of digital governance by ensuring that its citizens can easily access land records. The Bhulekh Odisha portal is a good example of how technology can be used to make traditionally complicated administrative systems easy. With the help of this platform, Odiya citizens have the opportunity to get all the important information on land ownership, plot details, etc. without physically going to government offices.
As a landowner, a person intending to buy land, or a professional in land dealings, Bhulekh Odisha will enhance the land dealings by ensuring that it is quicker, transparent, and easier to use. This guide will take us on a deep trip into the world of Bhulekh Odisha and overview its features, uses, advantages and other recent changes in land management in the state.
What is Bhulekh Odisha?
Bhulekh Odisha is an online system that is designed and created by the Government of Odisha to bring digitization and easy access to land records in the whole of the state. Bhulekh means land records and this is a centralized database to which users can access records of Right (RoR), plot and other vital property details.
The portal is a subset of the overall effort by the government to computerize the land administration, cut the paperwork and improve the transparency of land matters. It has become a necessity to anybody concerned with land ownership or transactions, which has been a gap between citizens and government services.
The Importance of Bhulekh Odisha
The Bhulekh Odisha portal is of great importance to the contemporary land management system due to a number of reasons:
- Land Transparency: The portal will make land records readily available and hence transparent so that fraud claims are minimized.
- Efficiency and Convenience: The citizens do not visit various offices to confirm details about land anymore and this saves time and energy.
- Resolution of Disputes: Historical land records make it easy to settle ownership disputes effectively.
- Empowerment of Citizens: The site enables the citizens to view, download, and confirm their land information without the presence of any intermediaries.
Odisha is keeping up with the national agenda to digitize land records and modernize its governance and citizen-centric services.
Features of Bhulekh Odisha
The Bhulekh Odisha portal is featured with various functionalities that would facilitate the administration of land to be easy and transparent. It consists of some of the key features, such as
1. Record of rights (RoR) is accessible.
Customers will be able to read and get their RoR documents over the Internet. The documents hold crucial information about ownership, land history and agricultural information and are the major source of information about land queries.
2. Plot Information
Bhulekh Odisha allows the citizens to find the detailed information on the plots by entering the Khatiyan number and plot number or tenant name. This will guarantee proper records verification by users.
3. BhuNaksha Odisha
This graphical attribute gives an online map of land boundaries and users can see their plots well. BhuNaksha promotes a sense of awareness and prevents conflict over boundaries of land.
4. Land Transaction History
The portal has a record of transactions of land; this will facilitate transparency and all the dealings of property are traceable.
5. Online Application for RoR
A certified copy of their RoR can be applied for online by citizens, which is a simplified process of saving precious time.
How to Use Bhulekh Odisha Portal
Using Bhulekh Odisha is user-friendly. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide:
1. Checking Plot Details
- Visit the official portal: bhulekh.ori.nic.in.
- Click on the “ROR View” option.
- Select your district, tahasil, village, and RI circle.
- Choose the verification method: Khatiyan number, tenant name, or plot number.
- Enter the required details and click “Enter” to view your records.
2. Verifying Land Records by Khatiyan Number
- Select your district, tahasil, village, and RI circle.
- Click on Khatiyan and enter the number to access detailed land records.
3. Verifying Land Records by Tenant Name
- Choose Tenant as the verification option.
- Enter the tenant’s name to retrieve all relevant land details.
4. Verifying Land Records by Plot Number
- Select Plot as the option and enter the plot number.
- The portal will display complete land record information.
Bhulekh Odisha Service Charges
While accessing records is free, certain services involve minimal charges:
| Service | Charges (₹) |
| Government Fee | 30 |
| Printing Charges | 10 |
| Certificate Output Charges | 10 |
| Kiosk Operator Charges | 8 |
| Scanning Charges | 5 |
| DEGs Charges | 2 |
These charges apply for obtaining physical copies or processed documents.
Documents Required for Bhulekh Odisha RoR
To obtain RoR or other certified documents, the following are needed:
- Property title documents
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, ration card, driving license, etc.)
- Tax or lagaan payment receipt
- Income certificate
- Encumbrance certificate
How to Check Maps on Bhulekh Odisha
- Visit bhulekh.ori.nic.in and select “View Map”.
- Choose your district, tehsil, RI, village, and sheet number.
- The portal will display a digital map (BhuNaksha Odisha) highlighting your land plot.
How to Pay Land Revenue on Bhulekh Odisha
- Select your district, tahasil, village, and RI circle.
- Verify your land record using Khatiyan, plot, or tenant details.
- Click “Enter” and view your RoR.
- Click “Pay Land Revenue” to be redirected to the Odisha e-Pauti website for online payment.
Benefits of Using Bhulekh Odisha
The portal provides numerous advantages:
- Centralized Information: Access all land records in one place.
- Time-Saving: No need to visit government offices physically.
- Transparency: Reduces fraud and ownership disputes.
- BhuNaksha Odisha: Visualizes land boundaries digitally.
- User-Friendly: Easy navigation for all users.
Recent Developments: CAMPA Guidelines and Land Banks
The Odisha government presented guidelines in May 2023 in Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA). These policies are aimed at establishing land banks to redress the utilization of forest land to government projects. Bhulekh Odisha plays a significant role in the identification and the management of these land banks and this points out the increasing role of the portal in the management of land in the current day.
Conclusion
Bhulekh Odisha is a groundbreaking move towards the digitization of land records in Odisha. This portal is efficient as well as transparent and easy to use in accessing and verifying land records as well as managing them. Through Bhulekh Odisha, the citizens will be able to have the right information about property, decrease conflicts and enjoy the benefits of the modern land administration services without the usual burden of paperwork.
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