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Paranda 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 Paranda is located in Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It encompasses 20 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 72 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Dharashiv ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Paranda (परंडा)

Local Body Code

4854

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 Paranda Panchayat Samiti

20 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Gun No. 1 LONI 1 1 82379 Loading...
2 Gun No. 1 LONI 1 1 82379 Loading...
3 Gun No 2 WADNER 2 2 147950 Loading...
4 Gun No 2 WADNER 2 2 147950 Loading...
5 Gun No 3 DONJA 3 3 147952 Loading...
6 Gun No 3 DONJA 3 3 147952 Loading...
7 Gun No 4 SONARI 4 4 147953 Loading...
8 Gun No 4 SONARI 4 4 147953 Loading...
9 Gun No 5 KHASAPURI 5 5 147954 Loading...
10 Gun No 5 KHASAPURI 5 5 147954 Loading...
11 Gun No 6 ANALA 6 6 147955 Loading...
12 Gun No 6 ANALA 6 6 147955 Loading...
13 Gun No 7 SHELGAON 7 7 147956 Loading...
14 Gun No 7 SHELGAON 7 7 147956 Loading...
15 Gun No 8 CHINCHPUR BK 8 8 147957 Loading...
16 Gun No 8 CHINCHPUR BK 8 8 147957 Loading...
17 Gun No 9 JAWALA NI 9 9 147958 Loading...
18 Gun No 9 JAWALA NI 9 9 147958 Loading...
19 Gun No 10 SIRSAVE 10 10 147959 Loading...
20 Gun No 10 SIRSAVE 10 10 147959 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.