SHERI

Language - Hindi

Telugu Word - చెరి

Garden-ground or arable land that has never been part of any village and is held by the State. It can also refer to land that may revert to the State, either through forfeiture or because it was originally purchased from the State for tree plantation. In some areas, 'Sheri' denotes land cultivated by the proprietor, and in certain villages, it's land cultivated for the 'Khot' (revenue collector) by the villagers without any payment. This term highlights various types of land ownership and usage, particularly focusing on lands that are outside the traditional village boundaries or have specific conditions attached to their ownership or use. It underscores the complex interplay between state-owned land, private ownership, and community-based cultivation practices.