The Odisha Government has announced a significant administrative reform with plans to create four new Tahasils in some of the state’s fastest-growing urban areas. This restructuring aims to enhance governance efficiency and strengthen public service delivery, especially in regions experiencing rapid expansion and increasing citizen demands.
According to a recent communication from the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, the existing Bhubaneswar Tahasil will be divided to form two additional Tahasils. Similarly, one new Tahasil will be created each in Cuttack and Sambalpur by bifurcating their current administrative units. The decision comes as a response to the challenges faced by the large and densely populated Tahasils, which are struggling to manage vast geographical coverage and cater to diverse public requirements.
The Collectors of Khurda, Cuttack and Sambalpur districts have been instructed to submit detailed proposals within seven days. These proposals are expected to clearly define the locations and headquarters of the new Tahasils, identify the Revenue Inspector (R.I.) circles and villages to be included, provide digital sketch maps, and outline the necessary staffing structure along with estimated financial implications.
The government has stressed that the redesign of these administrative boundaries will prioritise geographical contiguity and ease of operation, while focusing on improving access to services for citizens. The directive has been marked “Extremely Urgent,” indicating the high importance attached to the initiative.
Tahasils form the backbone of grassroots governance and are responsible for land revenue administration, upkeep of land records and delivery of essential services at the local level. With the proposed restructuring, the government expects to streamline these functions and bring public administration closer to the people, particularly in urban clusters experiencing rapid growth and evolving development needs.
