Question

Who is a Patwari? What are his duties?

Answer 1

Answer:

The word Patwari corresponds to a person in the local authority who maintains ownership records for a given area and collects land taxes. A phrase often used in North and Central India.

Patwari’s primary job is to measure the land and maintain land records. There are various names for Patwari in different states. They are known as Lekhpal in some states, in others Karamchari, Kanungo or Village Officer.

Primary duties of Patwari

• Each Patwari is responsible for a village group.
• The Village records are kept and updated by the Patwari.
• He is also responsible for coordinating farmers land revenue collection.
• Patwari gives details about the crops grown in its region to the government.