Jokihat Block, Araria (Bihar)
Jokihat is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Araria district of Bihar. 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.
Jokihat Block consists of 26 Gram Panchayats covering 101 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 Jokihat Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Jokihat Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kesarara | 6 |
| 2 | Hardar | 5 |
| 3 | Patharabari | 11 |
| 4 | Simaria | 5 |
| 5 | Matiyari | 5 |
| 6 | Gerki Masuria | 3 |
| 7 | Bhagwan Pur | 6 |
| 8 | Bagnagar | 6 |
| 9 | Bagadehra | 2 |
| 10 | Kakan | 1 |
| 11 | Taran | 1 |
| 12 | Dubba | 1 |
| 13 | Bara Istambarar | 4 |
| 14 | Dabhara | 4 |
| 15 | Girda | 4 |
| 16 | Chakai | 1 |
| 17 | Kursel | 2 |
| 18 | Pachhiyari Pipra | 2 |
| 19 | Mahal Gaon | 3 |
| 20 | Chirah | 5 |
| 21 | Parsadpur | 4 |
| 22 | Chainpur Masuria | 4 |
| 23 | Chilhania | 4 |
| 24 | Bhansia | 3 |
| 25 | Bhuna Majgama | 4 |
| 26 | Chaukata | 4 |