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Dharashiv Panchayat Samiti

Intermediate Panchayat (Tier-2)

A Panchayat Samiti (also referred to as Taluka Panchayat, Mandal Parishad, or Block Panchayat) is the intermediate tier of rural local self-governance in India. Operating at the tehsil/taluka level, it coordinates development programs between village Gram Panchayats and the district-level Zilla Parishad.

The taluka/block Dharashiv is located in Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It encompasses 26 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 111 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Dharashiv ZP

Local Body Code

4853

Panchayat Samiti (Block Panchayat) Information

Understanding the structure, intermediate wards, and key governance responsibilities at the Taluka/Block level.

1. What is a Panchayat Samiti?

A Panchayat Samiti (also known as Taluka Panchayat, Mandal Parishad, or Block Panchayat) is the intermediate tier of the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, linking village Gram Panchayats with the district-level Zilla Parishad.

2. Intermediate Wards (Gans)

  • The taluka area is divided into electoral wards (Gans) based on rural population distribution.
  • Each intermediate ward directly elects a representative called a Panchayat Samiti Member (Sadasya).

3. Leadership & Administration

  • Sabhapati / President: Elected by and from the Samiti members to head the political body.
  • Block Development Officer (BDO): Executive head appointed by state government to administer development schemes.

4. Key Functions & Schemes

Panchayat Samitis coordinate block-level public works:

  • • Rural employment (MGNREGA coordination)
  • • Primary health centers & sub-centers
  • • Agriculture subsidies & minor irrigation
  • • Anganwadi centers & early child nutrition

5. Gram Panchayat Coordination

The Samiti consolidates and reviews development plans prepared by Gram Panchayats and coordinates with the Zilla Parishad for budget allocation and scheme execution.

6. Representation & Inclusivity

Constitutional reservations guarantee proportional representation for SC / ST / OBC, and ensure 50% reservation for women in local governance in Maharashtra.

List of Wards of Dharashiv Panchayat Samiti

26 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Ward No. 1 Ward No. 1 1 114194 N/A
2 Yedshi YEDSHI 2 149176 Loading...
3 Jagji JAGJI 3 149178 Loading...
4 Dhoki DHOKI 4 149180 Loading...
5 Goverdhanwadi GOVERDHANWADI 5 149183 Loading...
6 Palsap PALSAP 6 149186 Loading...
7 Kond KOND 7 149188 Loading...
8 Irla IRLA 8 149189 Loading...
9 Ter TER 9 149192 Loading...
10 Khed KHED 10 149193 Loading...
11 K Tadwala K TADWALA 11 149194 Loading...
12 Ambejawalga AMBEJAWALGA 12 149196 Loading...
13 Shingoli SHINGOLI 13 149197 Loading...
14 Upla UPLA 14 149199 Loading...
15 Wagholi WAGHOLI 15 149200 Loading...
16 Sanja SANJA 16 149203 Loading...
17 Chikhali CHIKHALI 17 149204 Loading...
18 Padoli A PADOLI A 18 149205 Loading...
19 Samudrawani SAMUDRAWANI 19 149206 Loading...
20 Keshegaon KESHEGAON 20 149207 Loading...
21 Karajkheda KARAJKHEDA 21 149209 Loading...
22 Bembli BEMBLI 22 149211 Loading...
23 Ruibhar RUIBHAR 23 149212 Loading...
24 Wadgaon S WADGAON S 24 149213 Loading...
25 Chilwadi CHILWADI 25 149215 Loading...
26 Alni ALNI 26 149262 Loading...

Key Terms & Definitions

An intermediate ward (often called a 'Gan' in Maharashtra) is a geographical constituency representing multiple villages within the block. Citizens in this ward directly elect a representative to the Panchayat Samiti.

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code is a unique standardized national code assigned by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to uniquely identify every intermediate panchayat and ward across India.