Meaning of VATTAM

VATTAM

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - வட்டம்

A small tract, district, or administrative division within a larger region. It is often used in the context of land administration and revenue collection. Example: The village of Thiruvalluvar falls under the 'vattam' of Kanchipuram. This term reflects the historical and contemporary administrative divisions in Tamil Nadu. Understanding the 'vattam' system is helpful in interpreting land records and understanding the geographical organization of the region, particularly in relation to revenue collection and governance.