Definitions

1. noun

A village record-keeper or clerk in some parts of South Asia, particularly in rural areas of India and Pakistan.

“The patwari was responsible for maintaining accurate records of land ownership and crop yields in the village.”

2. noun

A local official or administrator in some regions of South Asia, often responsible for collecting taxes or overseeing village affairs.

“The patwari played a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the rural community.”