zillah

/ˈzɪlə/
noun
  1. An administrative district or division in some South Asian countries, especially in India and Pakistan.
    • The government divided the province into several zillahs for better management.
    • The zillah council meets every month to discuss local issues.
    • She was elected as the representative of her zillah.
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