Owning land or a home is a dream for many. But sadly, land disputes, encroachments, and boundary confusion have become a serious issue in many parts of Telangana, especially in cities like Hyderabad. To solve this, the Telangana government has introduced HYDRA, Hyderabad Digital Resource Access, a powerful tool that helps citizens access land details and secure their property.
What is HYDRA?
HYDRA is a digital platform initiated by the Telangana Government’s Revenue and Survey Department. It provides accurate, updated, and Geotagged land information, including:
- Exact property boundaries
- Survey numbers
- Land ownership details
- Encumbrance status
- Digitally verified land records
It helps reduce fraud and confusion by giving citizens legal clarity and proof of ownership.
Why Boundaries Are Important?
Knowing your property boundaries helps:
- Prevent illegal encroachments
- Settle disputes with neighbors
- Plan construction legally
- Avoid future litigation
- Get approvals from GHMC, HMDA, and RERA
How to Know Your Property Boundaries?
You can verify your land and property details in Telangana by using the following services:
1. HYDRA Portal
- Visit: https://hydrabhoomi.telangana.gov.in
- Enter your district, mandal, village, and survey number
- View your land map, digital sketch, and boundary lines
2. Dharani Portal
- Website: https://dharani.telangana.gov.in
- Search land records by Pattadar Passbook Number or survey number
- Download land documents, check mutations and encumbrance
3. GHMC Property App
For urban areas like Hyderabad, you can check municipal property details:
- Property tax details
- House number status
- Geographic boundary
Common Problems Faced by People
- Encroachments by neighbors or builders
- Unclear survey numbers or mismatched documents
- Illegal layouts or overlapping boundaries
- Confusion due to outdated or manual land records
Government Steps to Help
- Digital surveys and drones used to map boundaries clearly
- Free land survey camps in villages and colonies
- Launch of Integrated Land Verification Apps
- Online grievance redressal for complaints and corrections
What You Can Do
- Check your land regularly on HYDRA and Dharani
- Update your land records (mutation, inheritance, sale, etc.)
- Visit MeeSeva or MRO offices for clarification or official boundary demarcation
- Avoid buying property without checking legal documents and EC
- Raise complaints if your land is encroached — with the local Revenue Office or Collectorate
Final Words
Land is one of the most valuable assets a person can own. Use tools like HYDRA, Dharani, and MeeSeva to stay informed and protected. Don’t fall into the trap of fake agents or verbal land agreements. Always demand proper documents, maps, and digital verification.
Awareness is protection. Share this with others to help protect property rights and reduce land disputes in our society.
