Aurad Block, Bidar (Karnataka)
Aurad is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Bidar district of Karnataka. 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.
Aurad Block consists of 21 Gram Panchayats covering 100 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 Aurad Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Aurad Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hokrana | 2 |
| 2 | Ekamaba | 8 |
| 3 | Bhandarkumta | 3 |
| 4 | Bonti | 4 |
| 5 | Belkuni (Ch) | 5 |
| 6 | Santpur | 4 |
| 7 | Hedgapur | 4 |
| 8 | Dhupatmagaon | 4 |
| 9 | Ladha | 5 |
| 10 | Badalgaon | 8 |
| 11 | Sundal | 7 |
| 12 | Eklara | 5 |
| 13 | Nagmarpalli | 5 |
| 14 | Chintaki | 4 |
| 15 | Jojna | 5 |
| 16 | Gudapalli | 3 |
| 17 | Chikli J | 2 |
| 18 | Shambelli | 5 |
| 19 | Wadgaon (D) | 3 |
| 20 | Jambgi | 4 |
| 21 | Kouta B | 6 |