Sanskrit · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Thana

थाना

said THAA-na

also written: thanna, Thaana

Meaning

A police post or military station; the local jurisdiction it controls.

Literally: a station, halting place

Related words

The officer in charge of a thana, a local police or military post.

A guard-post, watch station or police outpost; also a tour of guard duty.