Masaliya Block, Dumka (Jharkhand)
Masaliya 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.
Masaliya Block consists of 21 Gram Panchayats covering 317 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 Masaliya Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Masaliya Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haroraidih | 12 |
| 2 | Kathalia | 17 |
| 3 | Amgachhi | 23 |
| 4 | Kolarkenda | 26 |
| 5 | Khutojori | 13 |
| 6 | Kunjbona | 24 |
| 7 | Gumro | 18 |
| 8 | Baradumaria | 11 |
| 9 | Masanjore | 11 |
| 10 | Baskidih | 11 |
| 11 | Ranighaghar | 14 |
| 12 | Sanpchala | 18 |
| 13 | Dhobna Haribahal | 13 |
| 14 | Sugapahari | 11 |
| 15 | Nayadih | 21 |
| 16 | Golbandha | 12 |
| 17 | Ranga | 10 |
| 18 | Dalahi | 15 |
| 19 | Baliajore | 16 |
| 20 | Kusumghatta | 10 |
| 21 | Hathiapathar | 11 |