Development Blocks in Chatra District, Jharkhand
Chatra District is divided into 12 Development Blocks, comprising a total of 1,472 villages. Each Development Block is administered by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and serves as a unit for rural development and the implementation of government schemes.
Development Blocks and subdivisions serve different administrative purposes within the district. Development Blocks focus on rural development, while subdivisions primarily handle revenue administration and land records.
List of Development Blocks in Chatra District
The following is the complete list of Development Blocks in Chatra District, along with the number of villages covered by each block.
| Sl. No. | Development Block | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatra | 182 |
| 2 | Giddhor | 38 |
| 3 | Itkhori | 159 |
| 4 | Kanhachatti | 124 |
| 5 | Kunda | 78 |
| 6 | Lawalong | 103 |
| 7 | Mayurhand | 118 |
| 8 | Pathalgada | 30 |
| 9 | Pratappur | 176 |
| 10 | Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Alias Hunterganj | 270 |
| 11 | Simaria | 100 |
| 12 | Tandwa | 94 |