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Arambag 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 Arambag is located in Hooghly district, West bengal. It encompasses 90 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 15 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Hooghly ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Arambag (Arambag)

Local Body Code

3251

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 Arambag Panchayat Samiti

90 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Harinkhola I Ps 1 - 1 96029 Loading...
2 Harinkhola I Ps 1 1 96029 Loading...
3 Harinkhola I Ps 2 - 2 865524 Loading...
4 Harinkhola I Ps 2 2 865524 Loading...
5 Harinkhola I Ps 3 - 3 865526 Loading...
6 Harinkhola I Ps 3 3 865526 Loading...
7 Harinkhola Ii Ps 4 - 4 865528 Loading...
8 Harinkhola Ii Ps 4 4 865528 Loading...
9 Harinkhola Ii Ps 5 - 5 865531 Loading...
10 Harinkhola Ii Ps 5 5 865531 Loading...
11 Harinkhola Ii Ps 6 - 6 865533 Loading...
12 Harinkhola Ii Ps 6 6 865533 Loading...
13 Tirol Ps 7 - 7 865535 Loading...
14 Tirol Ps 7 7 865535 Loading...
15 Tirol Ps 8 - 8 865538 Loading...
16 Tirol Ps 8 8 865538 Loading...
17 Tirol Ps 9 - 9 865546 Loading...
18 Tirol Ps 9 9 865546 Loading...
19 Batanal Ps 10 - 10 865548 Loading...
20 Batanal Ps 10 10 865548 Loading...
21 Batanal Ps 11 - 11 865550 Loading...
22 Batanal Ps 11 11 865550 Loading...
23 Batanal Ps 12 - 12 865553 Loading...
24 Batanal Ps 12 12 865553 Loading...
25 Moloypur I Ps 13 - 13 865567 Loading...
26 Moloypur I Ps 13 13 865567 Loading...
27 Moloypur I Ps 14 - 14 865570 Loading...
28 Moloypur I Ps 14 14 865570 Loading...
29 Moloypur I Ps 15 - 15 865573 Loading...
30 Moloypur I Ps 15 15 865573 Loading...
31 Moloypur Ii Ps 16 - 16 865576 Loading...
32 Moloypur Ii Ps 16 16 865576 Loading...
33 Moloypur Ii Ps 17 - 17 865578 Loading...
34 Moloypur Ii Ps 17 17 865578 Loading...
35 Moloypur Ii Ps 18 - 18 865583 Loading...
36 Moloypur Ii Ps 18 18 865583 Loading...
37 Mayapur Ii Ps 19 - 19 865585 Loading...
38 Mayapur Ii Ps 19 19 865585 Loading...
39 Mayapur Ii Ps 20 - 20 865589 Loading...
40 Mayapur Ii Ps 20 20 865589 Loading...
41 Mayapur Ii Ps 21 - 21 865591 Loading...
42 Mayapur Ii Ps 21 21 865591 Loading...
43 Mayapur I Ps 22 - 22 865593 Loading...
44 Mayapur I Ps 22 22 865593 Loading...
45 Mayapur I Ps 23 - 23 865595 Loading...
46 Mayapur I Ps 23 23 865595 Loading...
47 Mayapur I Ps 24 - 24 865597 Loading...
48 Mayapur I Ps 24 24 865597 Loading...
49 Madhabpur Ps 25 - 25 865599 Loading...
50 Madhabpur Ps 25 25 865599 Loading...
51 Madhabpur Ps 26 - 26 865600 Loading...
52 Madhabpur Ps 26 26 865600 Loading...
53 Madhabpur Ps 27 - 27 865603 Loading...
54 Madhabpur Ps 27 27 865603 Loading...
55 Salepur I Ps 28 - 28 865605 Loading...
56 Salepur I Ps 28 28 865605 Loading...
57 Salepur I Ps 29 - 29 865607 Loading...
58 Salepur I Ps 29 29 865607 Loading...
59 Salepur I Ps 30 - 30 865609 Loading...
60 Salepur I Ps 30 30 865609 Loading...
61 Salepur Ii Ps 31 - 31 865612 Loading...
62 Salepur Ii Ps 31 31 865612 Loading...
63 Salepur Ii Ps 32 - 32 865615 Loading...
64 Salepur Ii Ps 32 32 865615 Loading...
65 Salepur Ii Ps 33 - 33 865618 Loading...
66 Salepur Ii Ps 33 33 865618 Loading...
67 Gourhati I Ps 34 - 34 865619 Loading...
68 Gourhati I Ps 34 34 865619 Loading...
69 Gourhati I Ps 35 - 35 865630 Loading...
70 Gourhati I Ps 35 35 865630 Loading...
71 Gourhati I Ps 36 - 36 865631 Loading...
72 Gourhati I Ps 36 36 865631 Loading...
73 Gourhati Ii Ps 37 - 37 865632 Loading...
74 Gourhati Ii Ps 37 37 865632 Loading...
75 Gourhati Ii Ps 38 - 38 865633 Loading...
76 Gourhati Ii Ps 38 38 865633 Loading...
77 Gourhati Ii Ps 39 - 39 865636 Loading...
78 Gourhati Ii Ps 39 39 865636 Loading...
79 Arandi I Ps 40 - 40 865638 Loading...
80 Arandi I Ps 40 40 865638 Loading...
81 Arandi I Ps 41 - 41 865639 Loading...
82 Arandi I Ps 41 41 865639 Loading...
83 Arandi I Ps 42 - 42 865640 Loading...
84 Arandi I Ps 42 42 865640 Loading...
85 Arandi Ii Ps 43 - 43 865641 Loading...
86 Arandi Ii Ps 43 43 865641 Loading...
87 Arandi Ii Ps 44 - 44 865644 Loading...
88 Arandi Ii Ps 44 44 865644 Loading...
89 Arandi Ii Ps 45 - 45 865645 Loading...
90 Arandi Ii Ps 45 45 865645 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.