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Ghatanji 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 Ghatanji is located in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It encompasses 36 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 72 Gram Panchayats.

State

Maharashtra

District (Zilla Parishad)

Yavatmal ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Ghatanji (घाटंजी)

Local Body Code

4975

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 Ghatanji Panchayat Samiti

36 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Amba Devi Ward Ghatanji AMBA DEVI WARD 1 153095 N/A
2 Amba Devi Ward Ghatanji AMBA DEVI WARD 1 153095 N/A
3 Mahatma Ward Ghatanji MAHATMA WARD GHATANJI 1 147230 N/A
4 Mahatma Ward Ghatanji MAHATMA WARD GHATANJI 1 147230 N/A
5 Nursih Ward NURSIH WARD 2 147263 N/A
6 Nursih Ward NURSIH WARD 2 147263 N/A
7 Deul Vide Ward Ghatanji DEUL VIDE WARD GHATANJI 3 147313 N/A
8 Deul Vide Ward Ghatanji DEUL VIDE WARD GHATANJI 3 147313 N/A
9 Gurdev Ward Ghatanji GURUDEV WARD GHATANJI 4 147267 N/A
10 Gurdev Ward Ghatanji GURUDEV WARD GHATANJI 4 147267 N/A
11 Indhira Awas Ward Ghatanji INDHIRA AWAS WARD GHATANJI 5 147274 N/A
12 Indhira Awas Ward Ghatanji INDHIRA AWAS WARD GHATANJI 5 147274 N/A
13 Vidhya Bhavan Ward VIDHYA BHAVA WARD 6 147278 N/A
14 Vidhya Bhavan Ward VIDHYA BHAVA WARD 6 147278 N/A
15 Samrdha Ward SAMRDHA WARD 7 147284 N/A
16 Samrdha Ward SAMRDHA WARD 7 147284 N/A
17 Subhash Ward SUBHASH WARD 8 147288 N/A
18 Subhash Ward SUBHASH WARD 8 147288 N/A
19 Ambetkar Ward Ghatanji AMBETKER WARD GHATANJI 10 147292 N/A
20 Ambetkar Ward Ghatanji AMBETKER WARD GHATANJI 10 147292 N/A
21 Shivaji Chhiok Ghatanji SHIVAJI CHHIOK GHATANJI 11 147296 Loading...
22 Shivaji Chhiok Ghatanji SHIVAJI CHHIOK GHATANJI 11 147296 Loading...
23 Gajanan Maharj Ward GAJANAN MAHARJ WARD 12 147297 N/A
24 Gajanan Maharj Ward GAJANAN MAHARJ WARD 12 147297 N/A
25 Dharma Shala Ward DHARMA SHALA WARD 13 147299 N/A
26 Dharma Shala Ward DHARMA SHALA WARD 13 147299 N/A
27 Mungsaji Ward MUNGASAJI WARD 14 147301 N/A
28 Mungsaji Ward MUNGASAJI WARD 14 147301 N/A
29 Mahatma Fule Ward Ghatanji MAHATMA FULE WARD GHATANJI 15 147304 N/A
30 Mahatma Fule Ward Ghatanji MAHATMA FULE WARD GHATANJI 15 147304 N/A
31 Jalaram Ward Ghatanji JALARAM WARD GHATANJI 16 152717 N/A
32 Jalaram Ward Ghatanji JALARAM WARD GHATANJI 16 152717 N/A
33 Durga Mata Ward Ghatanji DURGA MATA WARD GHATANJI 17 141848 N/A
34 Durga Mata Ward Ghatanji DURGA MATA WARD GHATANJI 17 141848 N/A
35 Ram Mandir Ward RAM MANDIR WARD 18 153122 N/A
36 Ram Mandir Ward RAM MANDIR WARD 18 153122 N/A

Gram Panchayats in Ghatanji

72 GPs
Ambadi Ambezari Anji (N) Belora Bhambora Bodadi Chandapur Chikhalwardha Choramba Dahegaon Dangargaon Devdhari Dorli Ghoti Hiwardhara Injala Jamb Jarang Jarur Kawtha (Kd) Khadaka Khapri Kinhi Kochi Kohali (Kd) Kohali Bk Kopri Kopri (Kd) Kumbhari Kurhad Kurli Mandwa Manjari Manoli Manusdhari Maregaon Mowada Murli Pandurna (Bk) Pandurna (Kd) Pangadi Pardi Pardi Naskari Parwha Patapangara Pimpari Rahati Rajpeth Rajurwadi Rampur Sagada Sakhara (Kd) Salfal Sasani Sawangi Sangam Sawargaon Sayatkharda Sharad Shiroli Shivni Tadsawli Taroda Thanegaon Tipewshwar Titvi Tiwsala Undarni Wadona Ku Waghartakali Wasri Yerandgaon Zatala

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.