The Vatandar or Watandar (Hindi/Marathi : ??????) is an Indian term meaning "landholder". The title was given to landowners, particularly in Maharashtra.

The Vatandar generally owned a plot of land or V''atan''/Watan worked by the local people, who were dependent on the vatandar for their subsistence. In some cases, "Vatan" land and the title vatandar were awarded to an individual