Kursela Block, Katihar (Bihar)
Kursela is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Katihar 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.
Kursela Block consists of 5 Gram Panchayats covering 36 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 Kursela Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Kursela Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Muradpur | 6 |
| 2 | North Muradpur | 10 |
| 3 | South Muradpur | 6 |
| 4 | Jarlahi | 3 |
| 5 | Shahpurdharmi | 15 |