Blocks of Bihar
Administrative Overview
Blocks of Bihar: Local Administration & Rural Governance
In Bihar, a Block (Development Block / Anchal) serves as the primary grassroots unit for rural development and land revenue administration. Bihar comprises 534 blocks across 38 districts, supervised by Block Development Officers (BDO) and Circle Officers (CO).
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534 Total Blocks
Bihar spans 534 development blocks under 101 subdivisions across 38 districts.
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Key Officials: BDO & CO
BDO manages rural welfare programs, while Circle Officer (CO) manages land revenue and mutations.
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Panchayati Raj & Welfare
Direct implementation of MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana, drinking water, and public welfare schemes.