Explanation
This is a village called Chizami which is in Phek district in Nagaland. The people of this village belong to the Chakhesang community. They do 'terrace'cultivation.
Measuring land and keeping land records is the main work of the Patwari. He is known by different names in different states. In some states, they are called Lekhpal, in other Kanungo or Karamchari or Village Officer. Each Patwari is responsible for a group of village. The Patwari maintains and updates the records of the village. He is also responsible for organising the collection of land revenue from the farmers. He provides information to the government about the crops grown in his area.
The Patwari is also responsible for organising the collection of land revenue from the farmers and providing information to the government about the crops grown in this area.
Tehsildar supervise the work of the Patwaris and ensure that records are properly kept and land revenue is collected.
The Khasra record of the Patwari gives you information regarding which plot of land is owned by whom.
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