Quick answer: Kerala’s survey records, such as old survey maps, resurvey block maps, field measurement sketches and land registers, were sold online through the E-Rekha portal (erekha.kerala.gov.in). In October 2026, E-Rekha showed a maintenance notice and its plain-http address redirected to Ente Bhoomi (entebhoomi.kerala.gov.in), the state’s integrated land records portal. Use Ente Bhoomi to search and buy survey records, pay land tax and apply for land services.
What E-Rekha was, and what replaced it
E-Rekha was an online archive run by Kerala’s Department of Survey and Land Records. It began as a records-conservation project: old survey maps and registers, many of them kept at the Central Survey Office in Thiruvananthapuram, were scanned so they could be preserved and sold to the public online. Through the portal, people could search old survey records and resurvey records, preview district and taluk maps, and pay online to download copies.
The department now points citizens to Ente Bhoomi. According to the Survey and Land Records Department, Ente Bhoomi is the citizen portal of Kerala’s Integrated Land Information and Management System (ILIMS), developed as part of the state’s Digital Resurvey Mission. It combines the land services of three departments, Survey, Revenue and Registration, so you can manage land applications from one place. When we checked in October 2026:
- the https version of erekha.kerala.gov.in showed only a “scheduled maintenance” notice;
- the http version redirected to entebhoomi.kerala.gov.in;
- the department’s own E-Rekha page now describes Ente Bhoomi instead.
The steps in the earlier version of this article described E-Rekha’s old menus (“File Search”, “Old Survey Records”, “Resurvey Records”, “Record Catalog” and so on). Those menus are no longer the main route, so this guide now explains the Ente Bhoomi route and keeps the useful background on Kerala’s survey records.
Kerala survey records explained
Kerala’s land records come from two major survey eras, which is why you will see both “old survey” and “resurvey” records:
- Old survey records: litho maps and measurement plans (also called old measurement sketches) from the original surveys.
- Resurvey records: block maps, Field Measurement Sketches (FMB), land registers, settlement registers, correlation statements and area lists created during the state-wide resurvey. The government ordered that resurvey in 1966 because land ownership had changed (through land reforms and transfers) without the survey maps being updated, according to the department.
- Digital resurvey: the current Digital Resurvey Mission is re-surveying land with modern equipment. Ente Bhoomi lists the villages where digital survey records have been published, and some services are available only for those villages.
A correlation statement links an old survey number with the new resurvey number, which is useful when an old deed refers to a number that no longer appears in the current register.
How to search and buy Kerala survey records online
- Open Ente Bhoomi at entebhoomi.kerala.gov.in. The site is in Malayalam by default; use the language switch for English.
- Choose the Survey Department’s Survey Records service (“search and buy survey records”). It opens on survey.entebhoomi.kerala.gov.in.
- Log in with your mobile number and OTP, or with JanParichay single sign-on. First-time users register their mobile number first.
- Select the district, taluk, village and block, then enter the survey number or sub-division.
- Pick the record you need, such as an FMB, block map, land register or litho map, and check the fee shown.
- Pay online and download the copy. Note the transaction number in case the download fails.
Menu names on government portals change often, so if a label differs, look for “Survey Records” or “search and buy survey records” on the Ente Bhoomi home page.
Current fees for Kerala survey sketches
The Survey and Land Records Department publishes these rates for survey sketches, revised on 20 August 2024:
| Record | Unit | Rate (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk map | One sheet | 700 |
| District map | One sheet | 700 |
| Litho map (old survey) | One sheet | 700 |
| Block map (resurvey) | One sheet | 700 |
| Measurement plan (old survey), including search fee | One sheet | 510 |
| Field measurement sketch (resurvey) | One survey number | 500 |
| Land register (resurvey) | One sub-division | 255 |
| Settlement register | One survey number or sub-division | 255 |
| Correlation statement | One sub-division | 180 |
| Area list | One sub-division | 90 |
| Basic tax register | One sub-division | 270 |
An earlier version of this article listed older rates (for example ₹1,000 for a taluk map and ₹1,400 for a land register). Those figures are out of date. Always check the amount shown on the payment screen before you pay.
Other land services on Ente Bhoomi
Beyond survey records, the Ente Bhoomi home page lists these citizen services (October 2026):
- Land tax payment: pay basic land tax online.
- My land: see land details linked to your mobile number or Aadhaar.
- Thandaper copy: apply for a copy of your thandaper (the revenue holding account).
- Pre-mutation request: apply for the sketch or thandaper certificate needed before transferring land.
- Land transactions: apply for transfer of land through the combined Revenue, Registration and Survey workflow.
- Location sketch: apply for an official sketch of where your land lies.
- Land bank and land search: look up finalised parcels in digitally surveyed villages.
- Application status and complaints.
For verifying a document you already hold, the old E-Rekha “Verification” form is no longer the main route. Contact the Survey and Land Records Department (details below) or your taluk survey office.
Contact details
The Survey and Land Records Department lists these contacts on its website (checked October 2026):
- Survey records enquiries: Assistant Director, Central Survey Office, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram 695014; phone 0471 2320874.
- General enquiries: Survey Bhavan, Cotton Hill Road, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram 695014; phone 0471 2337810 (Monday to Saturday, 10.15 am to 5.15 pm; closed on Sundays and second Saturdays).
- Digital survey enquiries: toll-free 1800 425 5080.
The helpline number, Gmail address and Kowdiar office address in the earlier version of this article no longer appear on the department’s website, so we have replaced them.
Land record portals in other states work differently. See our guides to Meebhoomi land records in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana’s Dharani and Bhu Bharati portals and Bhulekh Odisha.
Frequently asked questions
Is the E-Rekha portal still working?
When we checked in October 2026, erekha.kerala.gov.in showed a maintenance notice, and its http address redirected to Ente Bhoomi. The Survey and Land Records Department now directs citizens to Ente Bhoomi for survey records.
What is an FMB in Kerala?
FMB stands for Field Measurement Sketch (often called Field Measurement Book). It is the resurvey sketch of a survey number showing its sub-divisions, boundaries and measurements. A copy costs ₹500 per survey number at the August 2024 rates.
What is the difference between old survey and resurvey records?
Old survey records (litho maps and measurement plans) come from the original surveys. Resurvey records (block maps, FMBs and land registers) were made during the state-wide resurvey ordered in 1966. A correlation statement links the old and new survey numbers.
Do I need to register to buy survey records?
Yes. You log in with your mobile number and OTP, or with JanParichay, before you can pay for and download a record.
Can I pay Kerala land tax online?
Yes. Ente Bhoomi has a land tax payment service. Some services work only in villages where the digital survey has been completed and published.
This guide was checked in October 2026 against the Kerala Survey and Land Records Department’s website (dslr.kerala.gov.in), including its survey sketch rates revised on 20 August 2024, and the Ente Bhoomi portal. Portal menus and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you pay.
