Property Glossary
Telangana Real Estate Dictionary
Land-record, legal & revenue terms used in Telangana · Document Translation
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KriATAUNl
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Hindi | An account book or ledger. This term refers to a book or register used for maintaining financial records and accounts. In the context of land management, it could be used to track land ownership, revenue collection, and other financial transactions related to land. |
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Kritima
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Sanskrit | This translates to 'Kritima', a Hindu female name associated with a particular zodiac sign. While not directly related to real estate, it might appear in historical documents as the name of a female landowner or individual involved in property transactions. Identifying individuals mentioned in historical documents, even by their names and associated details, can help trace land ownership history and understand the social context of the time. |
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Kritima
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Sanskrit | This translates to 'Kritima', a Hindu female name associated with a particular zodiac sign. While not directly related to real estate, it might appear in historical documents as the name of a female landowner or individual involved in property transactions. Identifying individuals mentioned in historical documents, even by their names and associated details, can help trace land ownership history and understand the social context of the time. |
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KRUSHIKUDU / KRUSHIVALUDU
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Sanskrit | A farmer or cultivator, someone engaged in agricultural activities and land cultivation. This term emphasizes the central role of farmers in Telangana's economy and their contribution to food production and rural livelihoods. |
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Kudukuduppai
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Urdu | Held by fortune-tellers who beat a kind of clapper called 'Kudukuduppai'. Example: The 'Kudukuduppai' lands were granted to fortune-tellers who used a specific type of clapper to attract attention and announce their services. This term reflects the historical practice of granting land to individuals who provided services related to divination and fortune-telling. |
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Kudumban
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Urdu | Held by a village servant whose duty it is to measure the grain previous to its division between the Zamindar (landlord) and the cultivator (farmer). Example: The 'Kudumban' lands were granted to the village official responsible for measuring the harvested grain to ensure a fair distribution between the landlord and the farmer. This term highlights the importance of fair and accurate measurement in agricultural practices, especially in the context of sharecropping or tenant farming arrangements. |
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Kulam vettu
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Urdu | Held for the service of collecting work people to repair tanks (reservoirs). Example: The 'Kulam vettu' lands were granted to individuals responsible for organizing and mobilizing the workforce needed for the maintenance and repair of village water tanks. This term highlights the importance of community participation in maintaining essential infrastructure, particularly water resources, and the role of land grants in incentivizing such contributions. |
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KULARGI
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Hindi | A land tenure system where individuals or families hold land at fixed rates, which can only be changed after a new survey and assessment. This term describes a historical landholding arrangement with fixed rental rates, providing stability for tenants but also limiting the potential for rent adjustments based on changing land values or economic conditions. Understanding such historical land tenure systems can be valuable when researching old land records or dealing with properties that might have been subject to such arrangements in the past. |
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KULKARNI
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Hindi | The hereditary village accountant or record-keeper. This term highlights a traditional role in village administration, responsible for maintaining land records, tax assessments, and other important documents related to land ownership and revenue collection. The hereditary nature of this position underscores the importance of lineage and continuity in maintaining community records and knowledge. |
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Kumbharti
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Urdu | Held by dancing girls for the service of carrying a light placed at the top of a water-jar, around the principal idol during the performance of 'paja' (a devotional offering) in a Pagoda (temple). Example: The 'Kumbharti' lands were granted to dancing girls who performed a specific ritual during temple ceremonies, carrying a lit water-jar around the main deity. This term showcases the connection between land grants and the support of specific roles and rituals within religious traditions, particularly involving dance and music. |
Frequently Asked Questions — Telangana Real Estate Dictionary
What is the Telangana Real Estate Dictionary?
The Telangana Real Estate Dictionary is a comprehensive glossary of property and land-related terms used in Telangana real estate transactions, covering legal, revenue and registration terminology, including the Persian, Urdu, Arabic and Hindi revenue terms that appear in Telangana land records, with plain-English meanings.
What does Pahani mean in Telangana land records?
Pahani (also called Adangal) is the village-level land record maintained by the Revenue Department in Telangana. It contains details of land ownership, survey number, extent, land classification, and crop details for each agricultural holding.
What is the difference between Pattadar Passbook and Title Deed in Telangana?
A Pattadar Passbook is a revenue record issued by the Telangana government confirming land ownership for agricultural land. A Title Deed (Sale Deed) is a registration document that transfers property ownership and is registered at the Sub-Registrar Office.
What is the Dharani portal in Telangana?
Dharani is the integrated land records management portal of the Telangana government. It provides online access to land records, mutations, registrations, and Pahani details for all agricultural lands across the state.
Can I search land-record terms used in Telangana?
Yes. Search by the term as it is written in English letters (for example Khasra, Jagir or Watan) to see its meaning and language of origin. The dictionary covers property terminology used in Telangana including terms from IGRS, Dharani, HMDA, and revenue department records.
What does Encumbrance Certificate (EC) mean?
An Encumbrance Certificate is a document issued by the Sub-Registrar Office that shows all registered transactions on a property for a specified period. It reveals mortgages, liens, and legal claims, and is essential for verifying clear title before property purchase in Telangana.
