Mehtar is a word of Persian origin used in Central Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It is used to refer to a person who holds the position of a village headman or the chief officer of a royal household. Although it is a specific term, there are some synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include "mukhiya," "sarpanch," "patti," "zaildar," and "peshkar." These words represent similar positions of authority in their respective cultures and can be used to describe a person who holds a similar position to that of a mehtar.