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A sub-division is an administrative division of a district in India. In some states (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala) they are called Revenue Divisions.[1] It is headed by a sub-divisional magistrate (also known as assistant collector or assistant commissioner). In some states, the post is designated as Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) or Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil).[2][3]
Subdivisions, also known as revenue divisions in some states, are designed primarily for land revenue administration and related purposes. These subdivisions serve as an intermediate tier between the district and the tehsil/taluk/subdistrict levels, encompassing multiple of these smaller administrative units. Their core functions revolve around the management of land records, the collection of land taxes, and the implementation of land-related policies, facilitating efficient governance and resource management at the local level.
A district may have multiple sub-divisions, and each of those sub-divisions may contain multiple sub-districts (tehsils/C.D. Blocks) and municipalities.[4] For example, in West Bengal, the Murshidabad district contains five sub-divisions (mahakumas)
- ^ "Chapter - IV Land Revenue" (PDF). Comptroller and Auditor General of India. p. 63. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Revenue Division | Adilabad District | India". Adilabad.telangana.gov.in. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) | District Mahendragarh, Government of Haryana | India". Mahendragarh.gov.in. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Land Revenue Administration". Lands Of Maharashtra. Retrieved 7 October 2021.