What is the difference between tehsil, taluka, mandal and sub-district?
These words are used in different states for a similar local administrative level. Census data usually records this level as a sub-district.
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Find My Tehsil, Taluka or Mandal
Different states use words like tehsil, taluka, mandal, taluk, block or sub-district. Search your village name here to find its local administrative area.
Key Facts
- Village Records
- 40,218 Census 2011 village records
- States and UTs
- 1
- Districts
- 629
- Local Admin Units
- 5,881
How this page helps
- Find which tehsil, taluka, mandal, taluk, block or sub-district a village belongs to.
- The Census term for this level is usually sub-district.
- State names can differ, so check the district and state in the result.
Local names used across states
Different states use different words for a similar local administrative level. The Census record usually stores this level as a sub-district.
- Tehsil or tahsil is common in many northern and central states.
- Taluka or taluk is common in several western and southern states.
- Mandal is common in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while Odisha often uses tahasil.
What a village result can show
A matching village page can include the fields below where they are available in the source data.
- State, district and local administrative unit such as tehsil, taluka, mandal, tahasil or sub-district.
- Census village code, population, households and recorded village area.
- Nearest town, facility coverage, land-use details, postal context and bank service context where matched.
Data and verification
Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. The District Census Handbook is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Use these tools for search and comparison, then verify legal, land, revenue, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details from official sources.
- Vill is an informational directory, not an official government website.
- Census village codes and postal PIN codes are different identifiers.
- Postal and bank service details should be checked with the relevant official or service provider before important use.
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Enter a village name, district, state, tehsil, taluka, mandal, sub-district or Census village code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my tehsil or taluka?
Search your village name. The result will show its local administrative area, district, state and village code.
Why does Odisha show tahasil on Vill?
Odisha commonly uses tahasil wording for this local administrative level, while Census data still treats it as a sub-district level field.
Why does Andhra Pradesh show mandal?
Mandal is the common local administrative term in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Vill keeps local wording where it helps users understand the record.
Can I use this page for land or revenue work?
No. Use this page for search and orientation only. Verify land, revenue and legal details from official records.