Revenue maps are official records prepared by the State Revenue Department to illustrate land divisions within a specific region. These maps provide a visual representation of land parcels, their boundaries, survey numbers, and details such as ownership, classification, and land use. Revenue maps are very important for landowners, buyers, government authorities, and planners, offering clarity on land dimensions and helping resolve disputes related to land ownership or boundaries.
Types of Revenue Maps in Karnataka
The Karnataka Revenue Department has categorized revenue maps into several types, each serving a unique purpose. Below is a detailed explanation of the main types:
- Cadastral (Village) Maps: These maps provide detailed boundaries for land in specific villages. To view them, you can select the district, taluk, hobli, and village in the Bhoomi portal.
- BBMP Maps: Used to show land details within the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The map is downloadable as a KMZ file, which you can open with Google Earth.
- Lake Maps (Digital and Survey): These maps show the details of lakes in the state, with both digital and survey versions available for download in JPEG format.
- Survey Details: Survey maps include detailed survey results for specific land areas, and they are important for validating land records.
How to Check or Download Revenue Maps on the Bhoomi Portal
To check any type of revenue map in Karnataka, first visit the official Karnataka Land Records Portal at https://landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/. Under the Survey [SSLR] Services, select the ‘Revenue Maps‘ option and follow the process below to view different types of revenue maps.
Cadastral or Village Map
- To view or download the village map, select the State option in the top menu bar, then choose your District, Taluk, and Hobli. Select Map Type as “Cadastral” and type your Village Name, and click the Search button to filter and display your village map.
- Once you find your village name in the table, click on the document icon under the PDF file row to download or print your village map in PDF format.
BBMP Map
- To view or download the BBMP map in the Bhoomi portal, select the BBMP option in the top menu. Then, select your Ward from the dropdown menu, enter your Village Name in the search bar, and click the Search button to filter the data.
- Once you find your BBMP village name in the table, click on the Map icon in the table, which is located next to your village name, to download your village map in KMZ file format. To open this KMZ file, import it into the Google Earth app.
Lake (Digital)
- To view the lake map in digital format, select the Lake (Digital) option in the top menu. A list of all available digital lake maps will be displayed on the screen in tabular format.
- Enter your Village Name and click Search. Once you find the required village name in the table, click on the JPEG file icon which is located next to the survey number, to download.
Lake (Survey)
- To view the lake map in the original survey version, select the Lake (Survey) option in the top menu. A list of all surveyed version lake maps will be displayed on the screen in tabular format.
- Enter your Village Name and click Search. Once you find the required village name in the table, click on the JPEG file which is located next to the survey number, to download or print the lake map in surveyed version.
Please note that all the revenue maps displayed on the Bhoomi (https://landrecords.karnataka.gov.in) portal are intended for viewing purposes only and not for any official legal purposes.