Kathikund PIN Codes: 814102 to 816118 | Dumka, Santhal Pargana, Jharkhand

Key Facts

Kathikund is a community development block located in the Dumka district of the Santhal Pargana division in Jharkhand, India. Situated in the northeastern part of the Dumka district, Kathikund lies within the broader Santhal Parganas region, an area historically significant as the homeland of the Santhal tribal community. This administrative block covers an area of approximately 191 square kilometers and serves as an important local governance unit for the surrounding rural communities. According to recent census data, Kathikund has a population of around 85,000 people, predominantly comprising tribal communities including Santhals, Paharias, and other indigenous groups who maintain their traditional cultural practices and livelihoods. The block is divided into multiple gram panchayats that oversee local administration and development initiatives across its numerous villages. The landscape of Kathikund features the characteristic topography of the Chota Nagpur Plateau region, with undulating hills, forests, and agricultural lands that support the local economy primarily based on farming and forest produce. As a development block, Kathikund plays a crucial role in implementing government schemes and infrastructure projects for rural upliftment in this tribal-dominated region of eastern India. To access detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various villages and settlements within Kathikund block, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional sections of our location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Jarmundi
• Ramgarh
• Gopikandar
• Shikaripara