Taluks in Arunachal Pradesh
Complete Directory of Sub-District Administrative Divisions
About Taluks in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has 303 taluks (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in other parts of India) spread across 26 districts. These administrative divisions form the crucial sub-district tier in India's multi-level governance structure, sitting between districts at the top and development blocks/villages at the grassroots level.
Each taluk in Arunachal Pradesh is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Taluk Officer or Tehsildar), a key revenue officer who holds significant administrative and quasi-judicial powers within the jurisdiction. The Tahsildar is responsible for land revenue collection, maintaining land records and property documentation, issuing essential government certificates, conducting local elections, implementing welfare schemes, and serving as a first-level magistrate for minor disputes. Citizens frequently visit taluk offices for income certificates, caste certificates, residence certificates, property mutations, and other critical documentation needs.
Understanding the taluk structure of Arunachal Pradesh is essential for accessing government services, finding local administrative offices, and understanding the regional administrative geography. This directory provides comprehensive information about all 303 taluks organized by district, making it easy to navigate to specific administrative divisions.
Regional Terminology Note
While Taluk is the official term used in Arunachal Pradesh, the same administrative level goes by different names across India: Taluk (South & West India), Tehsil (North India), Mandal (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), and Subdivision (Eastern India). All these terms refer to the same sub-district administrative tier with similar functions.
Browse by District
Select a district to view taluks within that area, or scroll down to see all taluks in Arunachal Pradesh.
Anjaw
8 taluksChanglang
16 taluksDibāng Valley
6 taluksEast Kameng
12 taluksEast Siang
6 taluksKamle
5 taluksKra Daadi
7 taluksKurung Kumey
9 taluksLepa Rada
4 taluksLohit
3 taluksLongding
6 taluksLower Dibang Valley
7 taluksLower Siang
8 taluksLower Subansiri
6 taluksNamsai
5 taluksOther
94 taluksPakke Kessang
5 taluksPapum Pare
17 taluksShi Yomi
4 taluksSiang
9 taluksTawang
10 taluksTirāp
8 taluksUpper Siang
11 taluksUpper Subansiri
15 taluksWest Kameng
14 taluksWest Siang
8 taluksAll Taluks in Arunachal Pradesh
Anjaw District (8 taluks)
Changlang District (16 taluks)
Dibāng Valley District (6 taluks)
East Kameng District (12 taluks)
East Siang District (6 taluks)
Kamle District (5 taluks)
Kra Daadi District (7 taluks)
Kurung Kumey District (9 taluks)
Lepa Rada District (4 taluks)
Lohit District (3 taluks)
Longding District (6 taluks)
Lower Dibang Valley District (7 taluks)
Lower Siang District (8 taluks)
Lower Subansiri District (6 taluks)
Namsai District (5 taluks)
Other District (94 taluks)
Pakke Kessang District (5 taluks)
Papum Pare District (17 taluks)
Shi Yomi District (4 taluks)
Siang District (9 taluks)
Tawang District (10 taluks)
Tirāp District (8 taluks)
Upper Siang District (11 taluks)
Upper Subansiri District (15 taluks)
West Kameng District (14 taluks)
How to Use This Directory
This comprehensive taluk directory helps you find administrative divisions in Arunachal Pradesh. Here's how to use it effectively:
- Browse by district: Use the district cards above to quickly navigate to a specific region
- View taluk details: Click on any taluk name to access detailed information including villages, post offices, banks, and government offices
- Find administrative offices: Each taluk page provides contact details for the taluk office (Tahsildar office)
- Access services: Use this directory to identify which taluk covers your area for government certificate applications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many taluks are there in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has 303 taluks spread across 26 districts. These administrative divisions serve as the sub-district level of governance, handling revenue administration, land records, and certificate issuance for citizens. The number may change as the state government occasionally creates new taluks through administrative reorganization.
What is the difference between a taluk and a district?
A district is a larger administrative division in Arunachal Pradesh, typically containing multiple taluks. The District Collector heads the district administration, while individual taluks are headed by Tahsildars. Districts handle higher-level planning and coordination, while taluks focus on ground-level revenue and citizen services. Arunachal Pradesh has 26 districts divided into 303 taluks.
What services can I get at a taluk office in Arunachal Pradesh?
Taluk offices (Tahsildar offices) in Arunachal Pradesh provide numerous essential services including: income certificates, caste and community certificates, residence certificates, nativity certificates, land record copies (patta, chitta, adangal), property mutation applications, encumbrance certificates, ration card services, old age and widow pension schemes, and emergency certificates. The Tahsildar also serves as a first-level magistrate and can issue various legal documents.
How do I find which taluk my village belongs to?
To find your village's taluk, you can: (1) Browse this directory to find your district and look through the taluks, (2) Click on a taluk to view all villages under it, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ, or (4) Check your land records or property documents which mention the taluk name. Each taluk page on this site lists all villages within its jurisdiction.
Why are they called taluks in Arunachal Pradesh but different names elsewhere?
The term taluk is used in Arunachal Pradesh due to historical and linguistic traditions. Across India, the same administrative level has different names: Taluk/Taluka in South and West India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra), Tehsil in North India (UP, MP, Rajasthan), Mandal in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana), and Subdivision in Eastern India (West Bengal, Bihar, Assam). Despite different names, all these divisions have similar administrative functions.