Meaning of VATTAMANIYAKKARAN

VATTAMANIYAKKARAN

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - வட்டமாணியக்காரன்

The headman of a district exercising undefined authority in revenue and judicial matters. Example: The 'vattamaniyakkaran' held a powerful position in the district, overseeing both tax collection and dispute resolution. This term denotes a historical administrative role with broad powers in local governance, highlighting the decentralized nature of traditional administrative systems in Tamil Nadu.