About Tehsils in Kupwara District

Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir is divided into 20 tehsils (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 1,430 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.

Each tehsil in Kupwara District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Tehsil Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The tehsil office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.

Understanding the tehsil structure of Kupwara District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 20 tehsils in Kupwara District with their village coverage.