Mahanpur Block, Kathua (Jammu And Kashmir)
Mahanpur is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kathua district of Jammu And Kashmir. 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.
Mahanpur Block consists of 15 Gram Panchayats covering 19 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 Mahanpur Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Mahanpur Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chunera | 1 |
| 2 | Dhamlar | 1 |
| 3 | Dambra East | 2 |
| 4 | Dambra West | 2 |
| 5 | Plail | 1 |
| 6 | Poonda | 1 |
| 7 | Marapatti | 2 |
| 8 | Sabar | 5 |
| 9 | Kehlari | 1 |
| 10 | Nowshera | 1 |
| 11 | Mahanpur-A | 3 |
| 12 | Mahanpur-B | 4 |
| 13 | Mahanpur Upper | 3 |
| 14 | Athialta | 1 |
| 15 | Athoon | 3 |