Tehsils in Uttarakhand
Complete Directory of Sub-District Administrative Divisions
About Tehsils in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand has 129 tehsils (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in other parts of India) spread across 14 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 tehsil in Uttarakhand is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Tehsil 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 tehsil offices for income certificates, caste certificates, residence certificates, property mutations, and other critical documentation needs.
Understanding the tehsil structure of Uttarakhand is essential for accessing government services, finding local administrative offices, and understanding the regional administrative geography. This directory provides comprehensive information about all 129 tehsils organized by district, making it easy to navigate to specific administrative divisions.
Regional Terminology Note
While Tehsil is the official term used in Uttarakhand, 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 tehsils within that area, or scroll down to see all tehsils in Uttarakhand.
All Tehsils in Uttarakhand
Almora District (16 tehsils)
Bageshwar District (7 tehsils)
Chamoli District (12 tehsils)
Champawat District (7 tehsils)
Dehradun District (7 tehsils)
Garhwāl District (13 tehsils)
Haridwar District (6 tehsils)
Naini Tāl District (10 tehsils)
Other District (1 tehsil)
Pithorāgarh District (13 tehsils)
Rudraprayag District (4 tehsils)
Tehri-Garhwāl District (14 tehsils)
Udham Singh Nagar District (9 tehsils)
How to Use This Directory
This comprehensive tehsil directory helps you find administrative divisions in Uttarakhand. Here's how to use it effectively:
- Browse by district: Use the district cards above to quickly navigate to a specific region
- View tehsil details: Click on any tehsil name to access detailed information including villages, post offices, banks, and government offices
- Find administrative offices: Each tehsil page provides contact details for the tehsil office (Tahsildar office)
- Access services: Use this directory to identify which tehsil covers your area for government certificate applications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tehsils are there in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand has 129 tehsils spread across 14 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 tehsils through administrative reorganization.
What is the difference between a tehsil and a district?
A district is a larger administrative division in Uttarakhand, typically containing multiple tehsils. The District Collector heads the district administration, while individual tehsils are headed by Tahsildars. Districts handle higher-level planning and coordination, while tehsils focus on ground-level revenue and citizen services. Uttarakhand has 14 districts divided into 129 tehsils.
What services can I get at a tehsil office in Uttarakhand?
Tehsil offices (Tahsildar offices) in Uttarakhand 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 tehsil my village belongs to?
To find your village's tehsil, you can: (1) Browse this directory to find your district and look through the tehsils, (2) Click on a tehsil 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 tehsil name. Each tehsil page on this site lists all villages within its jurisdiction.
Why are they called tehsils in Uttarakhand but different names elsewhere?
The term tehsil is used in Uttarakhand 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.