Meaning of PATTI

PATTI

Language - Hindi

Tamil Word - பட்டி

Any occasional or extra tax or cess; also, a division or subdivision of a village. This term has two distinct meanings: 1) An additional or special tax levied on certain occasions or for specific purposes. 2) A smaller administrative or geographical unit within a village. Understanding both meanings is important when interpreting historical land records or dealing with property matters in rural Tamil Nadu.