Paikan Block, Goalpara (Assam)
Paikan is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Goalpara district of Assam. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Paikan Block consists of 10 Gram Panchayats covering 45 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Paikan Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Paikan Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumri | 4 |
| 2 | Bhalukdubi | 6 |
| 3 | Kalpani Chandamari | 5 |
| 4 | Hashila | 3 |
| 5 | Rakhyasini | 5 |
| 6 | Manikpur Bhelakhamar | 9 |
| 7 | Tukura | 5 |
| 8 | Dhaigaon | 3 |
| 9 | Malandubi | 2 |
| 10 | Paikan | 2 |