Saikhowa Block, Tinsukia (Assam)
Saikhowa is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Tinsukia 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.
Saikhowa Block consists of 13 Gram Panchayats covering 369 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 Saikhowa Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Saikhowa Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Na-Barmura | 24 |
| 2 | Saikhowa | 16 |
| 3 | Araimuria | 18 |
| 4 | Hahkhati | 24 |
| 5 | Megela | 32 |
| 6 | Dhola-Dhadum | 26 |
| 7 | Dangari | 32 |
| 8 | Gakhirbheti | 34 |
| 9 | Talap | 16 |
| 10 | Khobang | 22 |
| 11 | Kakopathar | 50 |
| 12 | Maithong | 34 |
| 13 | Dirak | 30 |