Shikaripara Block, Administrative division in Dumka district, India
Shikaripara Block is an administrative division in Dumka district, Jharkhand, covering approximately 438 square kilometers with more than 240 inhabited villages connected by roads and a railway line. The area functions as a local administrative hub within the Sadar subdivision, serving the surrounding communities.
The area was established as an administrative unit following the creation of Jharkhand state in 2000 through reorganization legislation. Since then, it has developed into an important center for rural governance and local administration.
The population of Shikaripara Block includes 79,522 members of Scheduled Tribes and 5,035 Scheduled Castes, reflecting the diverse social composition of the region.
The area is best accessed by public transport, as a railway line and several roads connect it to Dumka and other locations across the region. Visitors should expect rural infrastructure and allow adequate time for traveling between villages.
The block contains major coal mining operations that represent one of the largest mining regions in the area. This industrial activity significantly shapes the economic life and landscape of the block.
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