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Ashti 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 Ashti is located in Wardha district, Maharashtra. It encompasses 54 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 41 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Wardha ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Ashti (आष्टी)

Local Body Code

4958

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 Ashti Panchayat Samiti

54 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Manikwada Manikwada 1 115414 Loading...
2 Manikwada Manikwada 1 115414 Loading...
3 Antora Antora 2 133651 Loading...
4 Antora Antora 2 133651 Loading...
5 Ashti ASHTI 2 165277 Loading...
6 Ashti ASHTI 2 165277 Loading...
7 Ashti ASHTI 3 165279 Loading...
8 Ashti ASHTI 3 165279 Loading...
9 Sahur sahur 3 133665 Loading...
10 Sahur sahur 3 133665 Loading...
11 Ashti आष्‍टी 4 167328 Loading...
12 Ashti ashti 4 133669 Loading...
13 Ashti आष्‍टी 4 167328 Loading...
14 Ashti ashti 4 133669 Loading...
15 Ashti ashti 5 167331 Loading...
16 Ashti ashti 5 167331 Loading...
17 Peth Ahmdpur peth ahmdpur 5 133677 Loading...
18 Peth Ahmdpur peth ahmdpur 5 133677 Loading...
19 Lahan Arvi lahan arvi 6 133688 Loading...
20 Lahan Arvi lahan arvi 6 133688 Loading...
21 Ashti ashti 7 167336 Loading...
22 Ashti ashti 7 167336 Loading...
23 Talegaon S.P TALEGAON S.P 7 700774 Loading...
24 Talegaon S.P TALEGAON S.P 7 700774 Loading...
25 Bharsvada BHARSAVADA 8 133708 Loading...
26 Bharsvada BHARSAVADA 8 133708 Loading...
27 Ashta H N आष्टा ह न 63 167547 Loading...
28 Ashta H N आष्टा ह न 63 167547 Loading...
29 Takalsing टाकळसिंग 64 167548 Loading...
30 Takalsing टाकळसिंग 64 167548 Loading...
31 Ashti आष्टी 65 167552 Loading...
32 Ashti आष्टी 65 167552 Loading...
33 Bramhgaon ब्रम्हगांव 66 167555 Loading...
34 Bramhgaon ब्रम्हगांव 66 167555 Loading...
35 Kada कडा 67 167558 Loading...
36 Kada कडा 67 167558 Loading...
37 Shiral शिराळ 68 167819 Loading...
38 Shiral शिराळ 68 167819 Loading...
39 Loni S लोणी स 69 167830 Loading...
40 Loni S लोणी स 69 167830 Loading...
41 Takali A टाकळी आ 70 167836 Loading...
42 Takali A टाकळी आ 70 167836 Loading...
43 Daulawadgaon दौलावडगाव 71 167838 Loading...
44 Daulawadgaon दौलावडगाव 71 167838 Loading...
45 Devlali देवळाली 72 167840 Loading...
46 Devlali देवळाली 72 167840 Loading...
47 Dadegaon दादेगाव 73 167844 Loading...
48 Dadegaon दादेगाव 73 167844 Loading...
49 Devi Nimgaon देवि निमगाव 74 167849 Loading...
50 Devi Nimgaon देवि निमगाव 74 167849 Loading...
51 Dhamangaon धामनगांव 75 167851 Loading...
52 Dhamangaon धामनगांव 75 167851 Loading...
53 Morala मोराळा 76 167853 Loading...
54 Morala मोराळा 76 167853 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.