Mandals in Telangana

Complete Directory of Sub-District Administrative Divisions

633 Mandals
34 Districts

About Mandals in Telangana

Telangana has 633 mandals (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in other parts of India) spread across 34 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 mandal in Telangana is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Mandal 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 mandal offices for income certificates, caste certificates, residence certificates, property mutations, and other critical documentation needs.

Understanding the mandal structure of Telangana is essential for accessing government services, finding local administrative offices, and understanding the regional administrative geography. This directory provides comprehensive information about all 633 mandals organized by district, making it easy to navigate to specific administrative divisions.

Regional Terminology Note

While Mandal is the official term used in Telangana, 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.

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Select a district to view mandals within that area, or scroll down to see all mandals in Telangana.

All Mandals in Telangana

How to Use This Directory

This comprehensive mandal directory helps you find administrative divisions in Telangana. Here's how to use it effectively:

  1. Browse by district: Use the district cards above to quickly navigate to a specific region
  2. View mandal details: Click on any mandal name to access detailed information including villages, post offices, banks, and government offices
  3. Find administrative offices: Each mandal page provides contact details for the mandal office (Tahsildar office)
  4. Access services: Use this directory to identify which mandal covers your area for government certificate applications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mandals are there in Telangana?

Telangana has 633 mandals spread across 34 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 mandals through administrative reorganization.

What is the difference between a mandal and a district?

A district is a larger administrative division in Telangana, typically containing multiple mandals. The District Collector heads the district administration, while individual mandals are headed by Tahsildars. Districts handle higher-level planning and coordination, while mandals focus on ground-level revenue and citizen services. Telangana has 34 districts divided into 633 mandals.

What services can I get at a mandal office in Telangana?

Mandal offices (Tahsildar offices) in Telangana 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 mandal my village belongs to?

To find your village's mandal, you can: (1) Browse this directory to find your district and look through the mandals, (2) Click on a mandal 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 mandal name. Each mandal page on this site lists all villages within its jurisdiction.

Why are they called mandals in Telangana but different names elsewhere?

The term mandal is used in Telangana 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.