Palkot Block, Gumla (Jharkhand)
Palkot is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Gumla 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.
Palkot Block consists of 14 Gram Panchayats covering 74 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 Palkot Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Palkot Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koleng | 6 |
| 2 | Baghima | 3 |
| 3 | Umra | 6 |
| 4 | Dahupani | 13 |
| 5 | Bilingbira | 10 |
| 6 | Kulukera | 5 |
| 7 | Jhikirma | 4 |
| 8 | Bangru | 7 |
| 9 | Tapkara | 8 |
| 10 | Nathpur | 2 |
| 11 | Palkot North | 3 |
| 12 | Palkot South | 2 |
| 13 | Bagesera | 4 |
| 14 | Tengariya | 3 |