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Karanja 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 Karanja is located in Wardha district, Maharashtra. It encompasses 56 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 60 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Wardha ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Karanja (कारंजा)

Local Body Code

4965

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 Karanja Panchayat Samiti

56 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 1 - 1 159713 Loading...
2 1 1 159713 Loading...
3 Karanja Ghadge KARANJA GHADGE 1 108425 Loading...
4 Karanja Ghadge KARANJA GHADGE 1 108425 Loading...
5 Ward-A - 1 696240 N/A
6 Ward-A 1 696240 N/A
7 2 - 2 159716 Loading...
8 2 2 159716 Loading...
9 Savali Khud SAVALI KHUD 2 133736 Loading...
10 Savali Khud SAVALI KHUD 2 133736 Loading...
11 Ward-B - 2 696343 N/A
12 Ward-B 2 696343 N/A
13 3 - 3 159717 Loading...
14 3 3 159717 Loading...
15 Nara NARA 3 133739 Loading...
16 Nara NARA 3 133739 Loading...
17 4 - 4 159718 Loading...
18 4 4 159718 Loading...
19 Thanegaon THANEGAON 4 133745 Loading...
20 Thanegaon THANEGAON 4 133745 Loading...
21 5 - 5 159719 Loading...
22 5 5 159719 Loading...
23 Kundi KUNDI 5 133751 Loading...
24 Kundi KUNDI 5 133751 Loading...
25 6 - 6 159720 Loading...
26 6 6 159720 Loading...
27 Pardi PARDI 6 133755 Loading...
28 Pardi PARDI 6 133755 Loading...
29 7 - 7 159722 Loading...
30 7 7 159722 Loading...
31 Sarwadi SARWADI 7 133758 Loading...
32 Sarwadi SARWADI 7 133758 Loading...
33 8 - 8 159723 Loading...
34 8 8 159723 Loading...
35 Kannamawargram KANNAMAWARGRAM 8 133767 Loading...
36 Kannamawargram KANNAMAWARGRAM 8 133767 Loading...
37 9 - 9 159724 Loading...
38 9 9 159724 Loading...
39 Sindivihiri SINDIVIHIRI 9 133776 Loading...
40 Sindivihiri SINDIVIHIRI 9 133776 Loading...
41 10 - 10 159727 Loading...
42 10 10 159727 Loading...
43 Selgaon Umate SELGAON UMATE 10 133784 Loading...
44 Selgaon Umate SELGAON UMATE 10 133784 Loading...
45 11 - 11 159745 Loading...
46 11 11 159745 Loading...
47 12 - 12 159747 Loading...
48 12 12 159747 Loading...
49 13 - 13 159748 Loading...
50 13 13 159748 Loading...
51 14 - 14 159751 Loading...
52 14 14 159751 Loading...
53 15 - 15 159754 Loading...
54 15 15 159754 Loading...
55 16 - 16 159756 Loading...
56 16 16 159756 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.