TechnologyAugust 2, 2026
mandal
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Definition
An administrative subdivision in parts of India, typically comprising several villages, used for local governance and revenue collection.
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'mandala', meaning circle, disk, or region. It evolved in South Asian administrative terminology to denote a specific territorial unit.
In the news
The word identifies a specific geographic and administrative area within the Minister's constituency. It highlights the focus on improving infrastructure in remote, rural government divisions.
Anam focuses on improving infrastructure in his constituency
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