Grama Khantam Land Registration is the process of getting a clear, registered title for the village site land where a family lives — the house sites and residential plots within the village habitation. In Andhra Pradesh, many families have lived on Grama Khantam land for generations, but their houses often have no clear title deed. This guide explains Grama Khantam land registration in AP: what the land is, how to check its records, what documents are needed, and how registration works.
What Is Grama Khantam Land?
Grama Khantam (also written Grama Kantam) is village site land — the area of a village set apart for houses, as recorded in the revenue records. It is different from agricultural land. It is land for living on, not for farming, and it is recorded under its own classification in the village land records.
| Feature | Grama Khantam land | Agricultural patta land |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Houses and house sites in the village | Farming |
| Record | Village site classification in revenue records | Pattadar passbook and 1-B extract |
| Proof of holding | House tax records, possession records, registered deed | Patta and passbook |
How to Check Grama Khantam Land Records
- Check the land classification and survey details on MeeBhoomi, https://meebhoomi.ap.gov.in, using district, mandal, village and survey number.
- Take an Encumbrance Certificate (EC) from the Registration and Stamps Department, https://registration.ap.gov.in, to see past registered transactions and claims on the property.
- Check whether the survey number is in the prohibited properties list on registration.ap.gov.in. If it is, registration is blocked until it is removed: 22A Land Registration in AP: Prohibited Properties List, Status Check & Removal Process.
- Check the house tax assessment and receipts with the gram panchayat, and match the name on the tax record with the person claiming the land.
- If any record is unclear, confirm it at the Tahsildar’s office or the Sub-Registrar Office. Only the department’s own records are final.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card of the owner.
- House tax assessment extract and tax receipts from the gram panchayat.
- Panchayat ownership certificate, if available.
- Possession certificate from the revenue authorities, if available.
- Registered sale deed or gift deed, if one exists for the property.
- Encumbrance Certificate.
- Survey details and sketch of the site.
- Adangal / 1-B extract, where the land is recorded in revenue records.
How to Register Grama Khantam Land
- Collect the documents listed above and verify the survey number on MeeBhoomi.
- Take an EC from registration.ap.gov.in and check the prohibited properties list.
- If the boundaries or survey number are unclear, get the site verified through the survey department via the Tahsildar’s office.
- Execute the sale deed or gift deed and present it for registration at the Sub-Registrar Office, with the documents and the stamp duty and registration fee calculated on the value of the property.
- After registration, apply for mutation in the revenue records so the records show the new owner’s name. Mutation applications are made through the Tahsildar’s office, MeeSeva, or the Grama Sachivalayam.
For Grama Khantam Land Registration, stamp duty and registration fee are calculated on the value of the property, and the Sub-Registrar’s office gives the exact figure at the time of registration. No fixed fee for Grama Khantam registration is published separately, and no fixed timeline for verification is published. Anyone promising registration in a fixed number of days for a fee is not speaking for the department.
If the Revenue Record Does Not Match Your Possession
This is the most common problem in Grama Khantam Land Registration: the family has lived on the site for years, but the revenue record shows a different name, or no name at all. In that case, apply to the Tahsildar with the house tax records, possession proof and any old deeds, asking for correction of the record. The Revenue Inspector verifies the site and the Tahsildar passes orders on the record. Certified copies of revenue records can also be obtained through MeeSeva or the Grama Sachivalayam.
Grama Khantam Land Registration: How Mutation Works After Registration
Grama Khantam Land Registration does not end at the Sub-Registrar Office. After the deed is registered, the revenue records must be mutated in your name — the Adangal and 1-B extracts should show you as the holder of the site. Until the mutation is done, the revenue record still shows the old name, and that mismatch can cause trouble later when you sell, take a loan or apply for a scheme.
Apply for mutation at the Tahsildar’s office with the registered deed, the EC and your Aadhaar. The Revenue Inspector verifies the site, and the Tahsildar passes orders on the record. Certified copies of the corrected records can be obtained through MeeSeva or your Grama Sachivalayam. Keep the mutated Adangal and 1-B with your deed — together they are the proof that the site is yours. You can get help with the process at your Grama or Ward Sachivalayam: https://unqinformation.com/grama-ward-sachivalayam-services-how-to-apply-for-any-ap-government-scheme/
Grama Khantam Land Registration: What to Check Before You Buy
Before you buy a Grama Khantam site, check the survey number on MeeBhoomi at https://meebhoomi.ap.gov.in to see the land classification and survey details. Then take an Encumbrance Certificate from the Registration and Stamps Department — it shows whether the property has any registered transactions or dues against it. These two checks tell you whether the seller’s claim matches the official record.
Also check whether the survey number is in the prohibited properties list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act. A survey number in that list cannot be registered while it is listed, and buying it means you cannot get a title. Read how the 22A list works, how to check it and how removal is done: https://unqinformation.com/22a-land-registration-process/
Grama Khantam Land Registration: Building a House on the Site
Once the title is clear and the revenue records are mutated in your name, you can build a house on the site. A registered title deed, an EC and revenue records showing your name are the papers a bank asks for before a house loan, along with a clear survey sketch. A house tax receipt alone is usually not enough for a loan, so get the title and the records in order first. The AP housing portal at https://housing.ap.gov.in lists the state’s housing schemes.
If you are building in a village, PMAY-Gramin gives Rs.1.20 lakh per house in plain areas for rural housing, with Rs.12,000 toilet support and up to 90 days of MGNREGA wage employment. Read the rural housing guide at https://unqinformation.com/pmay-gramin-scheme-2026/
Can Grama Khantam Land Be Sold or Inherited?
Yes, once the title is clear after Grama Khantam Land Registration. A sale must be registered at the Sub-Registrar Office; an unregistered agreement does not transfer ownership. On the death of the owner, legal heirs claim the property through a legal heir certificate or succession certificate and then apply for mutation in the revenue records. Do not buy Grama Khantam land on the basis of a house tax receipt alone — the receipt proves tax was paid, not ownership.
Can You Get a House Loan on Grama Khantam Land?
Banks decide this on their own rules. They generally ask for a registered title deed, an EC, revenue records showing the applicant’s name, and a clear survey sketch. A house tax receipt alone is usually not enough. Check with the bank before buying land for a loan.
Official Portals
| What | Portal |
|---|---|
| Land records (Webland / MeeBhoomi) | https://meebhoomi.ap.gov.in |
| EC, prohibited list, registration services | https://registration.ap.gov.in |
| Certified copies and revenue services | https://www.ap.meeseva.gov.in and your Grama/Ward Sachivalayam |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grama Khantam land?
Village site land — the land inside a village used for houses and house sites, recorded as Grama Khantam in the revenue records.
Can Grama Khantam land be registered?
Yes. Grama Khantam Land Registration is done at the Sub-Registrar Office, after verifying the survey number on MeeBhoomi, taking an EC, and confirming the land is not in the prohibited properties list.
What documents are needed for Grama Khantam registration?
Aadhaar, house tax records from the gram panchayat, possession certificate if available, any existing registered deed, EC, and survey details of the site.
Can Grama Khantam land get a patta?
There is no published scheme that issues a patta for Grama Khantam house sites as such. Ownership is established through the registered deed and the revenue records. If the revenue record does not show your name, apply for mutation or correction at the Tahsildar’s office.
Does a house tax receipt prove ownership of Grama Khantam land?
No. It proves tax was paid for the house. Ownership is proved by the registered deed and the revenue records.
Conclusion
Grama Khantam Land Registration is how a family gets a clear title for the village site land where it lives. Before buying or registering it, check the survey number on MeeBhoomi, take an EC, and confirm it is not in the 22A prohibited list. Register the deed at the Sub-Registrar Office and get the revenue records mutated in your name. If the records do not match your possession, apply to the Tahsildar with your house tax and possession proof.
Last updated: November 2026
Venkatesh is the Content Lead and Researcher at UNQ Information. He researches government schemes, pension programs, citizen services, and welfare initiatives related to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He regularly publishes updates and educational content to help readers understand eligibility criteria, required documents, application procedures, benefit details, and important government announcements in a simple and easy-to-understand format.