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| The equivalent terms '''tehsil''', '''tahsil''', '''tahasil''', '''taluka''', and '''taluk''' refer to a unit of government in some ] ]. Regional preference determines which term is |
The equivalent terms '''tehsil''', '''tahsil''', '''tahasil''', '''taluka''', and '''taluk''' refer to a unit of government in some ] ]. Regional preference determines which term is used, ''tehsil'' being preferred in ] and in some ]n ] such as ], ], ], and ] and ''taluka'' or ''taluk'' in others such as ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| Generally, a tehsil consists of a ] or ] that serves as its ''headquarters'', possibly additional ]s, and a number of ]s. As an entity of ], it exercises certain ] and ] power over the ]s and ] within its jurisdiction. |
Generally, a tehsil consists of a ] or ] that serves as its ''headquarters'', possibly additional ]s, and a number of ]s. As an entity of ], it exercises certain ] and ] power over the ]s and ] within its jurisdiction. It is the ultimate executive agency for ] and related administrative matters. Its chief official is called the ''tehsildar'' or ''talukdar''. | ||
| ==India== | ==India== | ||
| Each tehsil is part of a larger ] within a ] or ]. In some cases, the tehsils of a given District are organized into smaller groups of tehsils called ] (''Pargana'', ''Anuvibhag''). | Each tehsil is part of a larger ] within a ] or ]. In some cases, the tehsils of a given District are organized into smaller groups of tehsils called ] (''Pargana'', ''Anuvibhag''). | ||
| The governmental bodies called the ] operate at the tehsil level. | |||
| The villages of a tehsil are grouped into smaller clusters known as ]. | The villages of a tehsil are grouped into smaller clusters known as ]. | ||
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| ==Pakistan== | ==Pakistan== | ||
| Each tehsil is part of a larger ] (''Zillah'') within a ]. | Each tehsil is part of a larger ] (''Zillah'') within a ]. | ||
| :''See also ].'' | :''See also ].'' | ||
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Revision as of 07:00, 15 October 2006
The equivalent terms tehsil, tahsil, tahasil, taluka, and taluk refer to a unit of government in some Indian subcontinent countries. Regional preference determines which term is used, tehsil being preferred in Pakistan and in some Indian states such as Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh and taluka or taluk in others such as Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
Generally, a tehsil consists of a city or town that serves as its headquarters, possibly additional towns, and a number of villages. As an entity of local government, it exercises certain fiscal and administrative power over the villages and municipalities within its jurisdiction. It is the ultimate executive agency for land records and related administrative matters. 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-Division (Pargana, Anuvibhag).
The governmental bodies called the panchayat samiti operate at the tehsil level.
The villages of a tehsil are grouped into smaller clusters known as hobli.
- See also Subdivisions of India.
Pakistan
Each tehsil is part of a larger District (Zillah) within a Province.
- See also Subdivisions of Pakistan.
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