A farmer from Nashik was applying for a crop loan from his cooperative bank. The bank manager asked for his 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara).
He downloaded it free from bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in and submitted the printout.
Bank rejected it — “We need the Digitally Signed copy.”
He went back to the portal. Found Digital Satbara. Paid nominal fee. Downloaded the digitally signed PDF.
Loan approved.
Mahabhulekh (महाभूलेख) — Maharashtra Bhumi Abhilekh — Revenue and Forest Department of Maharashtra’s official digital land records portal. 7/12 extracts, 8A Khata, Property Cards, mutation records — all online at bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in.
💡 Quick Answer: Official Portal: 👉 bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in Digital Satbara (Signed): 👉 digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in Aapli Chawadi: 👉 aaplichawadi.maharashtra.gov.in IGR (Registration/EC): 👉 igrmaharashtra.gov.in Helpline: 1800-120-8040 (Maharashtra Revenue)
⚠️ 2026 URL Update: Old URL: mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in New URL: bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in Old URL redirects to new — but update your bookmark to new URL.
Most Important — Free View vs Digital Satbara
Same confusion as Gujarat AnyROR — and equally costly:
| Free View (Unsigned) | Digital Satbara (Signed) | |
|---|---|---|
| Portal | bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in | digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in |
| Cost | Free | Nominal fee |
| Legal use | ❌ Reference only | ✅ Bank, court, government |
| Bank loan | ❌ Rejected | ✅ Accepted |
| Court | ❌ | ✅ Admissible |
| Personal check | ✅ Fine | — |
⚡ Rule: Just want to check → Free view at bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in. Bank loan, court, property purchase → Digital Satbara mandatory.
All Documents on Mahabhulekh
| Document | Marathi Name | What It Shows |
|---|---|---|
| 7/12 Extract (Satbara Utara) | सात-बारा उतारा | Agricultural land — owner, area, crop, irrigation |
| 8A Khata | ८-अ खाते | All landholdings of one owner — revenue summary |
| Property Card | मालमत्ता पत्रक | Urban plots — ownership, area, boundaries |
| K-Prat (Rights Record) | क-पत्रक | Land survey copy — measurement data (new in v2.0) |
| Mutation (Ferfar) | फेरफार | Ownership changes — sale, inheritance |
⚡ 7/12 = Agriculture land। Property Card = Urban plots। Wrong document select karne se “no records found” aata hai.
6 Revenue Divisions — Select Correctly
Maharashtra mein Mahabhulekh 6 Revenue Divisions cover karta hai:
| Division | Districts Covered |
|---|---|
| Pune | Pune, Satara, Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur |
| Nashik | Nashik, Ahmednagar, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon |
| Konkan | Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar |
| Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) | Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Osmanabad, Latur, Nanded, Hingoli, Parbhani |
| Amravati | Amravati, Akola, Washim, Buldhana, Yavatmal |
| Nagpur | Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Gondia |
⚡ Wrong division select karne se record nahi milega। Apne jile ka division upar table se check karein।
How to Check 7/12 Satbara — Step by Step
Step 1: 👉 bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in
Step 2: Homepage → Select your Revenue Division (6 options)
Step 3: Select “7/12” option
Step 4: Fill details:
- District (जिल्हा)
- Taluka (तालुका)
- Village (गाव)
Step 5: Search by:
- Survey Number (सर्वे नंबर) — fastest
- 11-digit UID — if you have it
- Khata Number (खाते नंबर)
- First/Last Name of owner
Step 6: Click “Search” → Results appear
Step 7: Click on your record → 7/12 Satbara displays:
- Khata Number, Survey Number, Gat Number
- Owner name (हक्कदार नाव)
- Land area (क्षेत्र)
- Land type — Jirayat/Bagayat/Irrigated
- Crop details (पीक नोंद)
- Encumbrances (बोजा)
Step 8: Print or screenshot for reference
Digital Satbara — For Bank/Court
Step 1: 👉 digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in
Step 2: Login or register with mobile OTP
Step 3: Select Division → District → Taluka → Village
Step 4: Enter Survey Number or UID
Step 5: Select document type (7/12, 8A, Property Card)
Step 6: Pay fee → Digitally signed PDF download
Digital Satbara features:
- Government officer’s digital signature
- QR code for instant verification
- Court-admissible
- Valid for 6 months from issue date
8A Khata — Check All Land of One Owner
8A Khata shows ALL survey numbers under one Khata number.
Useful when one person owns multiple plots in same village.
Step 1: bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in → Select Division → “8A”
Step 2: District → Taluka → Village → Khata Number
Step 3: All survey numbers linked to that Khata appear
Property Card — Urban Plots
For city/town plots — NOT agricultural land:
Step 1: bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in → “Property Card”
Step 2: Select Division → District → City → Property Number
Step 3: Property Card shows owner, area, boundaries, encumbrances
Aapli Chawadi — Village-Level Records
Aapli Chawadi (आपली चावडी) — Village-level digital notice board where Talathi posts all land record updates, mutations, and notices.
Portal: 👉 aaplichawadi.maharashtra.gov.in
What you can see:
- Pending mutations in your village
- Approved Ferfar (mutation) entries
- Land-related government notices
- Your own mutation status
Mutation (Ferfar) Status Check
After property sale or inheritance — Ferfar (mutation) updates new owner’s name:
Step 1: bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in → “Mutation” section
Step 2: District → Taluka → Village → Mutation Number
Step 3: Status appears
Or via Aapli Chawadi: aaplichawadi.maharashtra.gov.in → Village → Check pending/approved mutations
ULPIN / Bhu-Aadhar — How Is It Different From the 11-Digit UID (2026 Update)
“My 7/12 already has a UID, and now ULPIN is showing too — what’s the difference?”
This is one of the most-searched new confusions in 2026:
| 11-Digit UID (Mahabhulekh) | 14-Digit ULPIN / Bhu-Aadhar (National) | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Maharashtra state-level identifier only | Pan-India — part of the DILRMP (Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme) |
| Since when | Already existed in the Mahabhulekh system | Rolling out afresh across states from 2026 |
| Purpose | Fast search within the Maharashtra portal | Cross-state, satellite/GPS-linked identity — essentially land’s “Aadhaar” |
| Where to find it | Already printed on existing 7/12 | Being added to 7/12 as part of the new update |
Benefits of ULPIN:
- A unique identity for every parcel of land — reduces fraud
- Satellite/GPS-linked exact location
- Faster bank loan processing — instant verification
- Same ULPIN recognized across multiple state portals — no more confusion
⚡ What to do now: Check your 7/12 — if a ULPIN number is already showing, note it down. Over the coming months, most services will be linked to this. The 11-digit UID will keep working too — both will run in parallel, with ULPIN gradually becoming an additional layer on top.
Mahabhulekh vs IGR — Clear Difference
Most common confusion:
| Mahabhulekh | IGR Maharashtra | |
|---|---|---|
| Portal | bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in | igrmaharashtra.gov.in |
| For | View land records | Property registration + EC |
| 7/12, 8A | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Stamp duty | ❌ | ✅ Yes |
| Encumbrance Certificate | ❌ | ✅ Yes |
| Sale deed | ❌ | ✅ Yes |
⚡ Before buying property: Check 7/12 on Mahabhulekh + EC on IGR Maharashtra + Sale deed verification. All three together.
Common Issues and Solutions
Issue 1: “No records found” Wrong division selected. Or urban plot searched under 7/12 (should use Property Card). Try UID directly if available.
Issue 2: Survey number changed Land may have been subdivided or consolidated. Check Talathi office for new survey number mapping.
Issue 3: Old owner’s name showing Ferfar (mutation) may be pending. Check Aapli Chawadi for mutation status. Visit Talathi if pending for more than 30 days.
Issue 4: Digital Satbara payment failed Try morning hours 8-11 AM. Use different payment method. Clear browser cache.
Issue 5: Portal slow Peak hours 11 AM–3 PM = heavy load. Try early morning or late evening.
Issue 6: Portal is completely down, and it’s urgent
If mahabhulekh.gov.in or bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in isn’t loading at all (due to server maintenance or heavy traffic), try the Landeed App (Google Play Store/App Store) — it’s an alternative app that provides backup access to Maharashtra land records when the official portal is down. Use it only as an emergency backup — always do official verification through the government portal.
Official Links
| Service | Link / Contact |
|---|---|
| Mahabhulekh (Free View) | bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in |
| Digital Satbara (Signed) | digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in |
| Aapli Chawadi | aaplichawadi.maharashtra.gov.in |
| IGR (Registration/EC) | igrmaharashtra.gov.in |
| Helpline | 1800-120-8040 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Mahabhulekh 7/12 Satbara kaise check karein? (महाभूलेख सात-बारा उतारा) bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in → Division select → 7/12 → District/Taluka/Village → Survey Number/UID/Khata → Search → View.
Bank loan ke liye kaunsa document chahiye? Digital Satbara — digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in → Login → Select land → Pay → Download signed PDF.
Mahabhulekh ka new URL kya hai 2026 mein? bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in — old URL mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in redirect karta hai new URL par.
Division kaise select karein? Apne jile ka division check karein — Pune, Nashik, Konkan, Aurangabad, Amravati, Nagpur. Wrong division = no records found.
8A aur 7/12 mein kya fark hai? 7/12 = one survey number ka record — owner + crops. 8A = ek khatedaar ke sab survey numbers — complete land holding summary.
Urban plot ke liye kaunsa document chahiye? Property Card — 7/12 agricultural land ke liye hota hai. Urban plots ke liye Property Card section use karein.
UID kya hota hai? 11-digit unique property identifier — har agricultural plot ka. 7/12 document par printed hota hai. Direct UID search fastest method hai.
Final Note
That Nashik farmer — Digital Satbara downloaded, loan approved.
“महाभूलेख वरून साताबारा उतारा काढला — बँकेचे काम झाले।” (Downloaded Satbara from Mahabhulekh — bank work done.)
If you own land in Maharashtra — bookmark both:
- bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in — check 7/12, 8A, Property Card (free)
- digitalsatbara.mahabhumi.gov.in — Digital Satbara for bank/court use
Check your records annually — unauthorized mutation entries are more common than you think.
Based on official information from bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in and Maharashtra Revenue Department. Portal features may change — verify at official portal.
