E Swathu Karnataka 2025: Your Guide to Property Ownership in Rural Areas
If you own land or property in rural Karnataka, knowing about the E Swathu Karnataka portal can make things simpler for you. This online platform, run by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, helps keep clear and updated records of property ownership and details. Whether you want to check ownership, get legal forms like Form 9 and Form 11, or confirm property tax details, this portal is here to help.
Overview of E Swathu Karnataka
E Swathu Karnataka is a digital system started in 2024 that tracks ownership and physical details of properties in rural parts of Karnataka. It plays an important role in reducing land forgery and manages registration of properties under the Gram Panchayat’s control. This portal records updates such as sales, inheritance, gifts, government acquisitions, legal cases, and more.
Why Use the E Swathu Karnataka Portal?
- Check and update property ownership records.
- Reduce property-related fraud in rural areas.
- Get legal documents and forms needed for property matters.
- Support property tax collection by keeping accurate records.
- Share property data easily with government departments working in rural areas.
Understanding Form 9 and Form 11 on E Swathu Karnataka
Form 9 (A-Khata)
Form 9 is for non-agricultural properties in villages and is issued by the Gram Panchayats. To get Form 9, your property must be legally converted to non-agricultural status, have the necessary government approvals, and be verified by a tahsildar. This form is commonly given to beneficiaries of government housing schemes like Basava Vasati, Ambedkar, and Indira Awaas Yojana.
Form 11
Form 11 is the Register of Demand, Collection, and Balance of land and buildings, maintained as per Karnataka Panchayat Raj Rules. This document helps keep track of property tax demands and collections and supports proper land records.
Documents Needed for Forms
For Form 9
- Proof of legal non-agricultural conversion.
- Government plan approval documents.
- Verification sketch by tahsildar.
- ID proof like Aadhar Card, Voter ID, and address proof.
- Photograph of the applicant.
For Form 11
- Information about land and building demand and collection records.
- Non-agricultural property location and ownership details.
Steps to Register and Create Forms on E Swathu Karnataka
- Go to the official E Swathu website.
- Enter your login ID and provide biometric fingerprint verification.
- From the menu, select “hosadaagiaasthi vivaragala servade” to add new property information.
- Fill in all required property details like dimensions, survey number, ownership, GP coordinates, and save the data.
- Go to the ‘Owner’ section and provide owner information and document proofs.
- If you also want Form 11, enter Registration and Electricity details; Forms 9 and 11 will be created automatically.
- Submit the application for gram panchayat secretary approval by selecting “karyadarshiya anumodanege sallisu”.
- After approval, the forms are sent to the Panchayat Development Officer for final verification.
How to Search and Download Form 9 and Form 11
- Go to the official portal home page and click on “Search Property”.
- Select your District, Block, Gram Panchayat, Village, Property ID, and Owner’s Name from dropdowns.
- Click “Search” to view property details including Document Number, Property Code, Owner details, and Village name.
- Click on Document Number to download Form 9 or Form 11 as needed.
Check Your Property Status with Kaveri Reports
- Login to the official portal.
- Click on “Kaveri Reports”.
- Choose criteria like Property ID, Registration Number, Village, Date, or Abstract Report.
- View detailed reports showing buyer’s name, registration number, property status, and more.
Types of Property Ownership Changes on E Swathu
Property ownership can change in many ways, like through sale, gift, or inheritance. These changes (called mutations) must be properly recorded to make sure property tax is paid by the right owner.
- Registered Changes: Details updated automatically when registered at the Stamps and Registration Office (SRO).
- Unregistered Changes: Updated with local Gram Panchayat for transfers like Sale Deeds, Property Number Changes, Gift Deeds, and more.
How to Calculate Property Tax on E Swathu Karnataka
- Visit the official E Swathu website.
- On the homepage, find and click “Property Tax Calculation” under the ‘Verify’ menu.
- Enter your property ID and tax year.
- Click Submit to see the tax amount due.
E Swathu Karnataka makes property management easier and safer for you. By using this portal, you can keep your property records updated, get official forms, calculate tax, and stay legally secure.