Jama Block, Dumka (Jharkhand)
Jama is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. 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.
Jama Block consists of 23 Gram Panchayats covering 320 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 Jama Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Jama Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siktia | 21 |
| 2 | Bhutokoria | 13 |
| 3 | Chhelapathar | 14 |
| 4 | Asansol Kurua | 22 |
| 5 | Dhodli | 19 |
| 6 | Chiknia | 8 |
| 7 | Khatangi | 11 |
| 8 | Thanpur | 10 |
| 9 | Simra | 14 |
| 10 | Bharaibpur | 13 |
| 11 | Tengdhowa | 14 |
| 12 | Bara | 16 |
| 13 | Bedia | 15 |
| 14 | Nachangaria | 14 |
| 15 | Tapsi | 9 |
| 16 | Mohulbana | 9 |
| 17 | Batnia | 12 |
| 18 | Asanjor | 10 |
| 19 | Sarsabad | 10 |
| 20 | Chigalpahari | 21 |
| 21 | Lagla | 13 |
| 22 | Nawadih | 21 |
| 23 | Palasi | 11 |