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Bahi (Old Khata)·بہی
Roman Urdu: Bahi / Bahee
An older term for a paper account book or ledger — interchangeable with khata. 'Bahi khata' is the long-form name. Phrases like 'bahi mein likho' ('write in the bahi') still echo in mandi conversations.
Example usage
Example: the munshi prepares the bahi (old khata) and shares it with the buyer or driver on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked: Bahi (Old Khata)
Are bahis still used in 2026?+
Yes, in older mandis and by older munshis. Younger adhatis have moved to apps like Pakka Khata or Excel.
How long do adhatis keep old bahis?+
5–7 years for FBR/audit safety. Some businesses keep bahis for decades for family/legacy records.
Can a paper bahi be photographed and stored in Pakka Khata?+
Yes — attach scanned bahi pages to specific parties or lots as supporting documents.
Digitize your mandi khata
Arhat, bardana, lots, gate pass — all automated, in Urdu, even offline.