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Pithora 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 Pithora is located in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It encompasses 25 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 127 Gram Panchayats.

State

Chhattisgarh

District (Zilla Parishad)

Mahasamund ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Pithora (Pithora)

Local Body Code

4045

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 Pithora Panchayat Samiti

25 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Kshetra No 01 KSHETRA NO 01 1 944604 Loading...
2 Kshetra No 02 KSHETRA NO 02 2 944605 Loading...
3 Kshetra No 03 KSHETRA NO 03 3 944606 Loading...
4 Kshetra No 04 KSHETRA NO 04 4 944607 Loading...
5 Kshetra No 05 KSHETRA NO 05 5 944608 Loading...
6 Kshetra No 06 KSHETRA NO 06 6 944609 Loading...
7 Kshetra No 07 KSHETRA NO 07 7 944610 Loading...
8 Kshetra No 08 KSHETRA NO 08 8 944611 Loading...
9 Kshetra No 09 KSHETRA NO 09 9 944612 Loading...
10 Kshetra No 10 KSHETRA NO 10 10 944613 Loading...
11 Kshetra No 11 KSHETRA NO 11 11 944614 Loading...
12 Kshetra No 12 KSHETRA NO 12 12 944615 Loading...
13 Kshetra No 13 KSHETRA NO 13 13 944616 Loading...
14 Kshetra No 14 KSHETRA NO 14 14 944617 Loading...
15 Kshetra No 15 KSHETRA NO 15 15 944618 Loading...
16 Kshetra No 16 KSHETRA NO 16 16 944619 Loading...
17 Kshetra No 17 KSHETRA NO 17 17 944620 Loading...
18 Kshetra No 18 KSHETRA NO 18 18 944621 Loading...
19 Kshetra No 19 KSHETRA NO 19 19 944622 Loading...
20 Kshetra No 20 KSHETRA NO 20 20 944623 Loading...
21 Kshetra No 21 KSHETRA NO 21 21 944624 Loading...
22 Kshetra No 22 KSHETRA NO 22 22 944625 Loading...
23 Kshetra No 23 KSHETRA NO 23 23 944626 Loading...
24 Kshetra No 24 KSHETRA NO 24 24 944627 Loading...
25 Kshetra No 25 KSHETRA NO 25 25 944628 Loading...

Gram Panchayats in Pithora

127 GPs
Amlidih Ansula Arand Arangi Atharahgudi Badaipali Bade Loram Badetemari Bagardarha Baitari Baldidih Bamdadih Bamhani Barekel Barekelkhurd Barnaidadar Bartunga Beldih Bgarpali Bhaskarapali Bhatkunda Bheekhapali Bhithidih Bhokludih Bhurkoni Bijemal Birajpali Boirdih Boirlami Bundeli Charbhantha Charoda Chhibarra Chhindoli Chhoteloram Chhuwalipatera Chikhli Chnauardih Deori Devsaral Dhabakhar Dhanora Dhodharkasa Dongripali Dongripali (Chh) Dumarpali Durugpali Gaboud Gadbedha Ghonch Girna Godbahal Godmarra Goghra Gopalpur Jabalpur Jagdishpur Jamjuda Jammhar Jandhora Jarabharan Jhagrendih Kanchanpur Kashibahara Katangtarai Kauhakuda Khairkhuta Khedigaon Khursipar Khuteri Kishanpur Kodopali Kokobhantha Kolda Kotgarh Kumharimuda Lahroud Lakhagarh Lamidih Lari Pur Laxmipur Lilasar Limdarha Matidarha Memra Mohgaon Monhada Muda Gaon Mudhipar Narsinghpur Navagaon Kala Navagaonkhurd Nawagao Nayaparakala Parasvani Parghania Saraipali Parsada Parsapali Patandader Pathrala Pendravan Pilvapali Pipraod Pirada Rajasevyakhurd Rajpalpur Rajpur Remda Rikhadadar Sagondhap Saisraipali Sakankara Saldih Santemri Sapos Sarkada Savitripur Sinharpur Sirko Sohagpur Sonasilli Sukhipali Tarekela Teka Thakurdiya Kala Thakurdiyakhurd Utekel

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.