Girdawari Haryana: also known as the Girdawari System or Crop Survey, is a land record system widely used in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in India and Pakistan, for agricultural purposes. It forms a crucial part of rural revenue administration. We must understand first, What is Girdawari in land revenue records?
Girdawari is a record where the patwari records the owner’s name, cultivator’s name, land/khasra number, land type, cultivated and uncultivated land area, irrigation source, crop details and conditions, revenue, and revenue rate, typically updated at least twice annually. But, in case of natural calamity a 3rd Girdawari is done which is also called Special Girdawari.
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The term “Girdawari” is derived from the Persian language, with “gird” meaning “circle” and “awari” meaning “to go around.”
Girdawari is a practice that plays a vital role in maintaining accurate records of land ownership, agricultural activities, and crop production.
It’s a systematic and comprehensive survey of land, typically conducted by revenue officials or patwaris who visit each plot of agricultural land to collect pertinent data.
This process aims to capture essential details such as land boundaries, soil quality, land usage, and crop cultivation. By conducting Girdawari regularly, authorities can ensure the accuracy of land records and facilitate effective land administration.
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The Girdawari is conducted by revenue officials, Girdawari is done by Patwaris in India with the help of Sarpanch of village and Chowkidar. Patwari visits each agricultural field or plot within their designated area to gather relevant information, including land details, cultivated crops, cultivation status, crop quality, and other pertinent data. All the information collected during Girdawari is documented in official registers or land records.
The primary objectives of Girdawari haryana include maintaining accurate land records, evaluating agricultural productivity, establishing land ownership, and calculating revenue obligations. It aids in determining the tax liability of farmers, allocating irrigation resources, distributing agricultural loans, and managing natural disasters such as droughts or floods.
Girdawari plays a vital role in ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the management of agricultural land and revenue collection. It supports the government in formulating agricultural policies, implementing welfare schemes, and facilitating land-related transactions. Moreover, it serves as a fundamental information source for land reforms, consolidation efforts, and land redistribution programs.
Girdawari is done 2 times in a year, but in case of Natural Calamity a special inspection also done, so it can be done 3 times a year max. The 3 Types of Girdawari done are as given below:
Girdawari records Khasra Number, Owner name, Kastkar(Kisan) name, Land Area, Soil/Land Type and Type of Irrigation, Crop Name. Girdawari document keeps records of 3 Years.
Girdavari Record is maintained for 12 Years.
Girdawari is done in presence of and with help of Sarpanch, Nambardar & Chowkidar.
Now, Photograph of the land for which Girdawari is done also to be submitted online by Patwari.
If owner of the land feels that his Land Girdawari is done incorrectly and holds wrong record, then they can complain by filling an application.
Below are the steps to follow when applying for Girdawari online in Haryana on Saral Haryana:
All steps are explained below with snap shots:
For new users, it is necessary to click on the “Register Here” link to initiate the registration process.
Existing users can access their accounts by logging in here.
now, From the Menu section, please select “Apply for services” and then choose “View all available services.”
Select ‘I have Family ID’ option.
Submit the application and Track it.
The power to correct the Girdawari is with the Assistant Collector and Patwari alone can’t do changes in this. So to correct the Girdawari
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Girdawari is a record where the patwari records the owner’s name, cultivator’s name, land/khasra number, land type, cultivated and uncultivated land area, irrigation source, crop details and conditions, revenue, and revenue rate, typically updated at least twice annually.
Haryana has launched a dedicated portal for it’s digital land records known as Jamabandi or Jamabandi Haryana. Official website portal for Haryana Digital Land Records is: Jamabandi Portal.