Kathikund Block, Dumka (Jharkhand)
Kathikund 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.
Kathikund Block consists of 12 Gram Panchayats covering 197 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 Kathikund Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Kathikund Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhawadangal | 15 |
| 2 | Jhikra | 15 |
| 3 | Bartalla | 21 |
| 4 | Asanpahari | 15 |
| 5 | Pipra | 24 |
| 6 | Teliachak Bajar | 12 |
| 7 | Kadma | 10 |
| 8 | Bichhia Pahari | 25 |
| 9 | Kalajhar | 9 |
| 10 | Bara Chapuria | 31 |
| 11 | Astajora | 11 |
| 12 | Pandan Pahari | 9 |