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The equivalent terms '''tehsil''', '''tahsil''', '''tahasil''', '''taluka''', and '''taluk''' refer to a unit of government in |
The equivalent terms '''tehsil''', '''tahsil''', '''tahasil''', '''taluka''', and '''taluk''' refer to a unit of government in some [[Indian subcontinent]] [[country|countries]] that roughly corresponds to the ''[[county]]'' subdivision used in many other countries. Regional preference determines which term is actually used, ''tehsil'' being preferred in [[Pakistan]] and in some [[India]]n [[States of India|states]] such as [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], and [[Madhya Pradesh]] and ''taluka'' or ''taluk'' in others such as [[Maharashtra]], [[Kerala]], [[Tamil Nadu]], and [[Karnataka]]. |
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As an entity of [[local government]], it exercises certain [[fiscal]] and [[administrative]] power over the [[village]]s and [[municipality|municipalities]] within its jurisdiction. In particular, it is the ultimate executive agency for [[land records]] and related administrative matters. One of its larger cities or towns serves as its ''headquarters'', and its chief official is called the ''tehsildar'' or ''talukdar''. |
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Each tehsil is part of a larger [[District#India|District]] within a [[States of India|State]] or [[Union Territory]]. In some cases, the tehsils of a given District are organized into smaller groups of tehsils called Sub-Divisions (''Pargana'', ''Anuvibhag''). It is at the tehsil level that the governmental bodies called the [[panchayat samiti]] operate. |
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==Pakistan== |
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Each tehsil is part of a larger [[District#Pakistan|District]] (''Zillah'') within a [[Provinces of Pakistan|Province]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 00:35, 28 September 2006
The equivalent terms tehsil, tahsil, tahasil, taluka, and taluk refer to a unit of government in some Indian subcontinent countries that roughly corresponds to the county subdivision used in many other countries. Regional preference determines which term is actually used, tehsil being preferred in Pakistan and in some Indian states such as Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh and taluka or taluk in others such as Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
As an entity of local government, it exercises certain fiscal and administrative power over the villages and municipalities within its jurisdiction. In particular, it is the ultimate executive agency for land records and related administrative matters. One of its larger cities or towns serves as its headquarters, and its chief official is called the tehsildar or talukdar.
India
Each tehsil is part of a larger District within a State or Union Territory. In some cases, the tehsils of a given District are organized into smaller groups of tehsils called Sub-Divisions (Pargana, Anuvibhag). It is at the tehsil level that the governmental bodies called the panchayat samiti operate.
Pakistan
Each tehsil is part of a larger District (Zillah) within a Province.
See also
- States and territories of India
- Subdivisions of Pakistan
- List of Indian districts
- Districts of Pakistan
External links
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