How to get your FMB sketch and village map in Tamil Nadu (2026 guide)
Where and how to download your FMB sketch, Patta, A-Register and full village survey map online in Tamil Nadu — from the official Survey and Settlement and e-Services portals — and how to join the sheets into one map.
If you own or are buying land in Tamil Nadu, you will sooner or later need your FMB sketch and the village survey map. This guide explains exactly where to get them online, what each document means, and what to do once you have downloaded several map sheets for a single village.
The two official sources
There are two government websites that matter, both run under the Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement, Tamil Nadu:
- eservices.tn.gov.in — the E-Services of Land Records portal, for the FMB sketch, Patta / Chitta, A-Register extract and TSLR (town survey) extract for a specific survey number.
- tnlandsurvey.tn.gov.in — the Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement website, where you can buy / download full village maps and town survey maps.
What is an FMB sketch?
FMB stands for Field Measurement Book. An FMB sketch is the official, scaled drawing of a survey field — it shows the exact boundaries, measurements and shape of the land tied to a particular survey number and subdivision. It is the document surveyors and registration offices rely on to confirm where a plot's boundaries actually lie.
How to download your FMB sketch online
- Open the E-Services portal at eservices.tn.gov.in.
- Choose the land-records option such as "View Patta & FMB / Chitta / TSLR", then pick "FMB Sketch".
- Select the area type — Rural / Natham for villages, or Urban for town areas.
- Choose your District, Taluk and Village from the dropdown lists.
- Enter the Survey Number and Subdivision Number for your land.
- Complete the verification step (authentication value or mobile OTP).
- View the FMB sketch on screen, then download or save it.
Patta, Chitta and A-Register
On the same e-Services portal you can also pull the Patta / Chitta (ownership and land-classification record) and the A-Register extract for the survey number. These are text records rather than maps, but they pair with the FMB sketch to give the full picture of a parcel.
How to get the full village map
An FMB sketch covers a single survey field. To see the whole village, use the Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement website (tnlandsurvey.tn.gov.in), which has a section to buy and download village maps and town survey maps. Because a village rarely fits on one sheet at a readable scale, the village map is usually supplied as several adjacent sheets — commonly numbered S1, S2, S3, S4 and so on.
Joining the sheets into one continuous map
This is where Village Map Joiner comes in. Once you have downloaded all the sheets for your village, upload them into the editor, auto-arrange them by sheet number, and let smart edge-snapping line up every shared boundary. The app crops the printed frame, makes the white margin transparent, and joins the sheets into one continuous, high-resolution map you can preview and export — all in your browser, with your files never leaving your device.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download an FMB sketch in Tamil Nadu?+
Download the FMB sketch from the official Tamil Nadu E-Services of Land Records portal at eservices.tn.gov.in. Choose the FMB Sketch option, select Rural/Natham or Urban, pick your district, taluk and village, enter the survey and subdivision number, verify, and download.
What is an FMB sketch?+
FMB stands for Field Measurement Book. An FMB sketch is the official scaled drawing of a survey field, showing the exact boundaries, measurements and shape of the land for a given survey number and subdivision.
Where do I get the full village map?+
Full village maps and town survey maps are available from the Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement website at tnlandsurvey.tn.gov.in. A village map is usually supplied as several adjacent sheets.
How do I join the village map sheets into one map?+
Use Village Map Joiner. Upload the downloaded sheets, auto-arrange them by sheet number, and let edge-snapping line up the shared boundaries. Then export one continuous high-resolution map. Everything runs in your browser.
Is downloading FMB and village maps free?+
Viewing and downloading FMB sketches from the e-Services portal is generally free, while full village maps from the Survey and Settlement portal may carry a fee. Always follow the charges shown on the official government portals.