Understanding Survey Numbers and Land Boundaries in Telangana
What is a Survey Number?
A Survey Number (సర్వే నంబర్) is a unique identifier assigned to each land parcel during the revenue survey conducted by the Survey and Land Records Department. In Telangana, every village has its own set of survey numbers that form the basis for all land revenue records, property registrations, and legal documentation. Survey numbers are referenced in Pahani (Record of Rights), Encumbrance Certificates, and property registration documents at IGRS offices.
What is a Village Map / Tippan / LPM?
In Telangana, the official survey sketch map is called the Village Map (గ్రామ పటం), Tippan, or Land Parcel Map (LPM). These are official survey sketch maps maintained by the Tahsildar's office that show the exact boundaries, dimensions, and adjacent survey numbers for each land parcel. This tool displays cadastral boundaries from the TGRAC (Telangana State Remote Sensing Applications Centre) Bhunaksha digitized survey data, covering 38 lakh+ survey parcels across all 33 districts of Telangana.
How to Use This Tool
There are three ways to find a survey boundary:
- Click on the map: Click any location on the satellite map to instantly identify which survey number falls at that point, along with its boundary polygon, area, and classification details.
- Search by form: Select District, Mandal, Village from the dropdowns, enter the Survey Number, and click Search to fetch the exact boundary.
- Search by location: Type a place name (e.g., "Gachibowli", "Shamirpet") or coordinates (e.g., "17.385, 78.487") in the search bar on the map.
Telangana Land Measurement Units
| Unit | Telugu | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre | ఎకరం | 40 Guntas = 4,046.86 Sq. Meters |
| 1 Gunta | గుంట | 101.17 Sq. Meters = 1,089 Sq. Feet |
| 1 Hectare | హెక్టార్ | 2.471 Acres = 10,000 Sq. Meters |
| 1 Sq. Yard | చదరపు గజం | 0.836 Sq. Meters = 9 Sq. Feet |
Telangana Land Classifications
| Classification | Telugu | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Land (Tari) | తరి | Irrigated agricultural land with assured water source |
| Dry Land (Mettah) | మెట్ట | Rain-fed agricultural land without irrigation |
| Banjar (Waste) | బంజర్ | Uncultivated or barren land |
| House Site (Garhastali) | గృహస్థలి | Residential plot within village habitation |
| Government Land | సర్కారీ భూమి | Land owned by the government (not for private sale) |
| Inam Land | ఇనాం భూమి | Land granted for service or religious purposes |
Why Verify Survey Boundaries Before Buying Land?
Boundary Verification
Verify that the actual land boundaries match what the seller claims. Detect encroachments, overlapping claims, and boundary disputes before you pay.
Area Confirmation
Cross-check the land area in Acres, Guntas, and Sq. Feet against the Pahani record and sale deed. Area discrepancies are one of the most common land fraud methods.
Legal Evidence
Official cadastral survey data is admissible as evidence in boundary dispute court cases. Always obtain the physical Tippan from the Tahsildar's office for legal purposes.
Data Coverage
This tool uses digitized cadastral survey data from TGRAC (Telangana State Remote Sensing Applications Centre) Bhunaksha, covering 38,23,229 survey parcels across all 33 districts of Telangana. The data includes survey boundaries, village names, mandal names, district names, and land classification where available. For areas not covered by TGRAC data, the tool falls back to Bhu Bharati cadastral data where available.
