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Malkharoda 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 Malkharoda is located in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It encompasses 24 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 47 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Sakti ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Malkharoda (Malkharoda)

Local Body Code

4009

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 Malkharoda Panchayat Samiti

24 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Area No 01 - 1 950953 Loading...
2 Area No 02 - 2 950954 Loading...
3 Area No 03 - 3 950955 Loading...
4 Area No 04 - 4 950956 Loading...
5 Area No 05 - 5 950957 Loading...
6 Area No 06 - 6 950958 Loading...
7 Area No 07 - 7 950959 Loading...
8 Area No 08 - 8 950960 Loading...
9 Area No 09 - 9 950961 Loading...
10 Area No 10 - 10 950962 Loading...
11 Area No 11 - 11 950963 Loading...
12 Area No 12 - 12 950964 Loading...
13 Area No 13 - 13 950965 Loading...
14 Area No 14 - 14 950966 Loading...
15 Area No 15 - 15 950968 Loading...
16 Area No 16 - 16 950967 Loading...
17 Area No 17 - 17 950969 Loading...
18 Area No 18 - 18 950970 Loading...
19 Area No 19 - 19 950971 Loading...
20 Area No 20 - 20 950972 Loading...
21 Area No 21 - 21 950973 Loading...
22 Area No 22 - 22 950974 Loading...
23 Area No 23 - 23 950975 Loading...
24 Area No 24 - 24 950976 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.