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Wardha 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 Wardha is located in Wardha district, Maharashtra. It encompasses 46 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 76 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Wardha ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Wardha (वर्धा)

Local Body Code

4964

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 Wardha Panchayat Samiti

46 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Ward No 1 Ward No 1 1 108826 N/A
2 Ward No 1 Ward No 1 1 108826 N/A
3 Mhasala MHASALA 2 701788 Loading...
4 Mhasala MHASALA 2 701788 Loading...
5 Anji Mothi anji mothi 3 133918 Loading...
6 Anji Mothi anji mothi 3 133918 Loading...
7 Mandwa mandwa 4 133921 Loading...
8 Mandwa mandwa 4 133921 Loading...
9 Pwanar Pawnar 6 133951 Loading...
10 Pwanar Pawnar 6 133951 Loading...
11 Waifad Waifad 7 133954 Loading...
12 Waifad Waifad 7 133954 Loading...
13 Dahegaon Mi dahegaon mi 8 133956 Loading...
14 Dahegaon Mi dahegaon mi 8 133956 Loading...
15 Pipari Meghe pipari meghe 9 133958 Loading...
16 Pipari Meghe pipari meghe 9 133958 Loading...
17 Satoda satoda 10 133959 Loading...
18 Satoda satoda 10 133959 Loading...
19 Sewagram sewagram 11 133885 Loading...
20 Sewagram sewagram 11 133885 Loading...
21 Umari Meghe umari meghe 12 133960 Loading...
22 Umari Meghe umari meghe 12 133960 Loading...
23 Warud Warud 13 133961 Loading...
24 Warud Warud 13 133961 Loading...
25 Sawangi Meghe Sawangi meghe 14 133963 Loading...
26 Sawangi Meghe Sawangi meghe 14 133963 Loading...
27 Salod Hirapur Salod Hirapur 15 133965 Loading...
28 Salod Hirapur Salod Hirapur 15 133965 Loading...
29 Borgaon Meghe borgaon meghe 16 133966 Loading...
30 Borgaon Meghe borgaon meghe 16 133966 Loading...
31 Waigaon Ni Waigaon ni 17 133968 Loading...
32 Waigaon Ni Waigaon ni 17 133968 Loading...
33 Seloo Kate seloo kate 18 133970 Loading...
34 Seloo Kate seloo kate 18 133970 Loading...
35 Taroda Taroda 19 133978 Loading...
36 Taroda Taroda 19 133978 Loading...
37 Yesnba yesnba 20 133983 Loading...
38 Yesnba yesnba 20 133983 Loading...
39 Talegaon Ta LEGAON TA 21 701790 Loading...
40 Talegaon Ta LEGAON TA 21 701790 Loading...
41 Sonegaon Ste sonegaon ste 22 133987 Loading...
42 Sonegaon Ste sonegaon ste 22 133987 Loading...
43 Sindhi Meghe Sindhi Meghe 23 701814 Loading...
44 Sindhi Meghe Sindhi Meghe 23 701814 Loading...
45 Nalwadi Nalwadi 45 133924 Loading...
46 Nalwadi Nalwadi 45 133924 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.