Himbhoomi Himachal Pradesh | Check Land Records, Circle Rates & More
Gone are the days when people had to visit government offices repeatedly to get land records in Himachal Pradesh. With the introduction of the Himbhoomi portal, the entire process has become much easier, faster, and accessible from anywhere. Developed by the Department of Revenue, Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), this digital platform provides detailed information related to Jamabandi Nakal, circle rates, property mutation, demarcation, and more.
You can now access your land records using details such as khasra number, khatauni, or khewat number directly from the official website himachal.nic.in, or even from your smartphone using the mHimbhoomi app.
What is Himbhoomi?
Himbhoomi, also called Jamabandi Himachal, is a land records portal designed to digitise land data and make it available to citizens online. It helps in reducing land frauds, property scams, and provides easy access to land-related documents. The platform offers features like viewing Jamabandi, checking circle rates, applying for mutation, submitting demarcation requests, and checking the digitisation status of property records.
Portal Overview
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Name of Portal: Himachal Pradesh Department of Revenue
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Other Name: Jamabandi Himachal / Himbhoomi
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Website: himachal.nic.in
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Managed by: Department of Revenue, Himachal Pradesh
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Contact Address: Directorate Of Land Records, Block No. 28, SDA Complex, Kasumpati, Shimla, H.P.
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Contact Number: 91-177-2623678
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Email: dlr-hp@nic.in
How to Check Jamabandi Land Records Online
To view your land records in Himachal Pradesh, follow these steps:
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Go to the official Himbhoomi website.
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Scroll down and click on the ‘View Land Record’ section.
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Select your district, tehsil, village, and Jamabandi year.
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Enter the captcha code and click OK.
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Your Jamabandi land records will appear on the screen.
You can also visit your local Tehsil office if you need an authorised hard copy of the record by paying a nominal fee.
Retrieve Land Record Copies Using Application Number
In case you’ve already applied for a land record copy, here’s how you can check the status:
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Visit the e-Himbhoomi website.
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Click on View Land Records.
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Enter your application number.
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You can also fill in khewat, khatauni, khasra, your mobile number, and email.
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Once details are entered, the page will display your land record (Jamabandi).
Circle Rates in Himachal Pradesh
The circle rates are the government’s minimum property valuation, which is useful for property transactions and calculating stamp duties. You can check the circle rate for your village using the portal by:
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Visiting the official website.
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Clicking on ‘View Circle Rates Of Your Village And Calculate Duties For Land Transactions’.
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Enter the district and SRO office details.
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Submit the form to view the circle rate data.
Here are the approximate circle rates in key districts:
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Shimla: ₹6972 – ₹17917 per sq ft
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Solan: ₹280 – ₹11730 per sq ft
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Kangra: ₹227 – ₹15422 per sq ft
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Kullu: ₹174 – ₹10608 per sq ft
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Mandi: ₹156 – ₹20080 per sq ft
How to Apply for Mutation on Himbhoomi
Mutation is the process by which ownership of property is updated in the land revenue records after a transfer, sale, or inheritance.
Steps to apply for mutation:
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Go to the Himbhoomi website.
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Click on the Mutation Request option.
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Enter your name, email, mobile number, and captcha.
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Submit the form and then fill in the required mutation details.
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Submit the final application.
To check the status of mutation, follow:
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Visit the same Himbhoomi website.
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Click on Mutation Request.
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Enter your mobile number in the ‘Check Online Mutation Request’ section.
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The system will show the current status of your mutation request.
Use the mHimbhoomi App for Mobile Access
You can download the mHimbhoomi app from the Google Play Store to check land records from your phone:
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Install the app from the Play Store.
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Open it and select View Jamabandi by Khewat/Khatauni/Khasra/Owner Name.
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Enter details like tehsil, village, and jamabandi year.
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Click on View Jamabandi.
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You can also download the Jamabandi PDF for offline use.
Features of the mHimbhoomi App include:
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Simple navigation and quick access to records.
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Realtime updates from the Himbhoomi portal.
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Access to ownership history, khasra number, and khatauni data.
How to File a Demarcation Request
Demarcation helps determine the boundaries of a land parcel. Here’s how you can apply online:
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Go to the Himbhoomi website.
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Click on the MEGH – Demarcation option on the right-hand side.
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Choose Demarcation Request and give the reason for your request.
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Submit the application and note the acknowledgement number.
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The Tehsil/Sub-Tehsil will review your request.
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Once approved, the Field Kanungo will set a demarcation date and submit a compliance report.
Check Property Digitisation Status
To see whether the land records of your village have been digitised:
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Visit the Himbhoomi website.
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Under e-services, click Land Records and Circle Rates.
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Select your district, taluka, village.
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Enter the khasra and khatauni details and the captcha.
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Submit the form to get the status.
Himbhoomi Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
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| Statements of Dues & Assessment | ₹20 per application |
| Village Notebook or Transfer Extract | ₹20 per statement |
| Parcha Books | Book charge + ₹10 per holding |
| Document Inspection | ₹50 per inspection |
| Tracing Field Maps (up to 5 khasras) | ₹20 per khasra, ₹5 for extra ones |
| Pending Mutation Copies | ₹20 per page |
| Jamabandi Extracts | ₹5 per khatauni holding |
Final Thoughts - Himbhoomi Himachal Pradesh
The Himbhoomi portal has made accessing land records in Himachal Pradesh much easier and more transparent. Whether you want to view Jamabandi, apply for mutation, check circle rates, or file demarcation requests, it can all be done online or via mobile. Just make sure to enter your information correctly, and be patient as government servers sometimes take a little longer to respond.
For further queries, you can contact the Directorate of Land Records at 91-177-2623678 or email them at dlr-hp@nic.in.
