Balagarh 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 Balagarh is located in Hooghly district, West bengal. It encompasses 76 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 13 Gram Panchayats.
State
District (Zilla Parishad)
Sub-District / Taluka
Local Body Code
3252
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 Balagarh Panchayat Samiti
76 Wards| # | Ward Name (English) | Local Name | Ward Number | Ward Code | Related Village Data |
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| 1 | Guptipara-I Ps 1 | Guptipara-I Ps-1 | 1 | 85213 | Loading... |
| 2 | Guptipara-I Ps 1 | Guptipara-I Ps-1 | 1 | 85213 | Loading... |
| 3 | Guptipara-I Ps-2 | Guptipara-I PS-2 | 2 | 865667 | Loading... |
| 4 | Guptipara-I Ps-2 | Guptipara-I PS-2 | 2 | 865667 | Loading... |
| 5 | Guptipara-I Ps-3 | Guptipara-I PS-3 | 3 | 865669 | Loading... |
| 6 | Guptipara-I Ps-3 | Guptipara-I PS-3 | 3 | 865669 | Loading... |
| 7 | Charkrishnabati Ps-4 | Charkrishnabati PS-4 | 4 | 865670 | Loading... |
| 8 | Charkrishnabati Ps-4 | Charkrishnabati PS-4 | 4 | 865670 | Loading... |
| 9 | Charkrishnabati Ps-5 | Charkrishnabati PS-5 | 5 | 865671 | Loading... |
| 10 | Charkrishnabati Ps-5 | Charkrishnabati PS-5 | 5 | 865671 | Loading... |
| 11 | Guptipara-Ii Ps-6 | Guptipara-II PS-6 | 6 | 865673 | Loading... |
| 12 | Guptipara-Ii Ps-6 | Guptipara-II PS-6 | 6 | 865673 | Loading... |
| 13 | Guptipara-Ii Ps-7 | Guptipara-II PS-7 | 7 | 865674 | Loading... |
| 14 | Guptipara-Ii Ps-7 | Guptipara-II PS-7 | 7 | 865674 | Loading... |
| 15 | Guptipara-Ii Ps-8 | Guptipara-II PS-8 | 8 | 865675 | Loading... |
| 16 | Guptipara-Ii Ps-8 | Guptipara-II PS-8 | 8 | 865675 | Loading... |
| 17 | Somra-I Ps-9 | Somra-I PS-9 | 9 | 865676 | Loading... |
| 18 | Somra-I Ps-9 | Somra-I PS-9 | 9 | 865676 | Loading... |
| 19 | Somra-I Ps-10 | Somra-I PS-10 | 10 | 865677 | Loading... |
| 20 | Somra-I Ps-10 | Somra-I PS-10 | 10 | 865677 | Loading... |
| 21 | Somra-I Ps-11 | Somra-I Ps-11 | 11 | 865679 | Loading... |
| 22 | Somra-I Ps-11 | Somra-I Ps-11 | 11 | 865679 | Loading... |
| 23 | Bakulia-Dhobapara Ps-12 | Bakulia-Dhobapara PS-12 | 12 | 865681 | Loading... |
| 24 | Bakulia-Dhobapara Ps-12 | Bakulia-Dhobapara PS-12 | 12 | 865681 | Loading... |
| 25 | Bakulia-Dhobapara Ps-13 | Bakulia-Dhobapara PS-13 | 13 | 865682 | Loading... |
| 26 | Bakulia-Dhobapara Ps-13 | Bakulia-Dhobapara PS-13 | 13 | 865682 | Loading... |
| 27 | Bakulia Dhobapara Ps 14 | Bakulia Dhobapara Ps 14 | 14 | 865684 | Loading... |
| 28 | Bakulia Dhobapara Ps 14 | Bakulia Dhobapara Ps 14 | 14 | 865684 | Loading... |
| 29 | Somra-Ii Ps-15 | Somra-II PS-15 | 15 | 865704 | Loading... |
| 30 | Somra-Ii Ps-15 | Somra-II PS-15 | 15 | 865704 | Loading... |
| 31 | Somra-Ii Ps-16 | Somra-II PS-16 | 16 | 865706 | Loading... |
| 32 | Somra-Ii Ps-16 | Somra-II PS-16 | 16 | 865706 | Loading... |
| 33 | Somra Ii Ps 17 | Somra Ii Ps 17 | 17 | 865722 | Loading... |
| 34 | Somra Ii Ps 17 | Somra Ii Ps 17 | 17 | 865722 | Loading... |
| 35 | Ektarpur Ps-18 | Ektarpur PS-18 | 18 | 865723 | Loading... |
| 36 | Ektarpur Ps-18 | Ektarpur PS-18 | 18 | 865723 | Loading... |
| 37 | Ektarpur Ps-19 | Ektarpur PS-19 | 19 | 865725 | Loading... |
| 38 | Ektarpur Ps-19 | Ektarpur PS-19 | 19 | 865725 | Loading... |
| 39 | Ektarpur Ps 20 | Ektarpur Ps 20 | 20 | 865726 | Loading... |
| 40 | Ektarpur Ps 20 | Ektarpur Ps 20 | 20 | 865726 | Loading... |
| 41 | Sripur-Balagarh Ps-21 | Sripur-Balagarh PS-21 | 21 | 865727 | Loading... |
| 42 | Sripur-Balagarh Ps-21 | Sripur-Balagarh PS-21 | 21 | 865727 | Loading... |
| 43 | Sripur-Balagarh Ps-22 | Sripur-Balagarh PS-22 | 22 | 865728 | Loading... |
| 44 | Sripur-Balagarh Ps-22 | Sripur-Balagarh PS-22 | 22 | 865728 | Loading... |
| 45 | Sripur Balagarh Ps 23 | Sripur Balagarh Ps 23 | 23 | 865729 | Loading... |
| 46 | Sripur Balagarh Ps 23 | Sripur Balagarh Ps 23 | 23 | 865729 | Loading... |
| 47 | Jirat Ps-24 | Jirat PS-24 | 24 | 865707 | Loading... |
| 48 | Jirat Ps-24 | Jirat PS-24 | 24 | 865707 | Loading... |
| 49 | Jirat Ps-25 | Jirat PS-25 | 25 | 865709 | Loading... |
| 50 | Jirat Ps-25 | Jirat PS-25 | 25 | 865709 | Loading... |
| 51 | Jirat Ps 26 | Jirat Ps 26 | 26 | 865710 | Loading... |
| 52 | Jirat Ps 26 | Jirat Ps 26 | 26 | 865710 | Loading... |
| 53 | Mohipalpur Ps-27 | Mohipalpur PS-27 | 27 | 865711 | Loading... |
| 54 | Mohipalpur Ps-27 | Mohipalpur PS-27 | 27 | 865711 | Loading... |
| 55 | Mohipalpur Ps 28 | Mohipalpur Ps 28 | 28 | 865714 | Loading... |
| 56 | Mohipalpur Ps 28 | Mohipalpur Ps 28 | 28 | 865714 | Loading... |
| 57 | Mohipalpur Ps 29 | Mohipalpur Ps 29 | 29 | 865715 | Loading... |
| 58 | Mohipalpur Ps 29 | Mohipalpur Ps 29 | 29 | 865715 | Loading... |
| 59 | Sija-Kamalpur Ps-30 | Sija-Kamalpur PS-30 | 30 | 865716 | Loading... |
| 60 | Sija-Kamalpur Ps-30 | Sija-Kamalpur PS-30 | 30 | 865716 | Loading... |
| 61 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 31 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 31 | 31 | 865720 | Loading... |
| 62 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 31 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 31 | 31 | 865720 | Loading... |
| 63 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 32 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 32 | 32 | 865721 | Loading... |
| 64 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 32 | Sija Kamalpur Ps 32 | 32 | 865721 | Loading... |
| 65 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-I Ps-33 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-I PS-33 | 33 | 865731 | Loading... |
| 66 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-I Ps-33 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-I PS-33 | 33 | 865731 | Loading... |
| 67 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur I Ps 34 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur I Ps 34 | 34 | 3256027 | Loading... |
| 68 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur I Ps 34 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur I Ps 34 | 34 | 3256027 | Loading... |
| 69 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur Ii Ps 35 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur Ii Ps 35 | 35 | 865739 | Loading... |
| 70 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur Ii Ps 35 | Dumurdaha Nityanandapur Ii Ps 35 | 35 | 865739 | Loading... |
| 71 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-Ii Ps-36 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-II PS-36 | 36 | 865741 | Loading... |
| 72 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-Ii Ps-36 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur-II PS-36 | 36 | 865741 | Loading... |
| 73 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 37 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 37 | 37 | 922215 | Loading... |
| 74 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 37 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 37 | 37 | 922215 | Loading... |
| 75 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 38 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 38 | 38 | 3256028 | Loading... |
| 76 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 38 | Dumurdaha-Nityanandapur Ii Ps 38 | 38 | 3256028 | Loading... |
Gram Panchayats in Balagarh
13 GPsKey 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.