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Burwan 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 Burwan is located in Murshidabad district, West bengal. It encompasses 74 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 13 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Murshidabad ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Burwan (Burwan)

Local Body Code

3372

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 Burwan Panchayat Samiti

74 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Kalyanpur-I / Ps-1 Kalyanpur-I PS-1 1 112070 Loading...
2 Kalyanpur-I / Ps-1 Kalyanpur-I PS-1 1 112070 Loading...
3 Kalyanpur-I / Ps-2 Kalyanpur-I PS-2 2 857280 Loading...
4 Kalyanpur-I / Ps-2 Kalyanpur-I PS-2 2 857280 Loading...
5 Kalyanpur-Ii / Ps-3 Kalyanpur-II PS-3 3 857426 Loading...
6 Kalyanpur-Ii / Ps-3 Kalyanpur-II PS-3 3 857426 Loading...
7 Kalyanpur-Ii / Ps-4 Kalyanpur-II PS-4 4 857281 Loading...
8 Kalyanpur-Ii / Ps-4 Kalyanpur-II PS-4 4 857281 Loading...
9 Kalyanpur-Ii / Ps-5 Kalyanpur-II PS-5 5 857282 Loading...
10 Kalyanpur-Ii / Ps-5 Kalyanpur-II PS-5 5 857282 Loading...
11 Biprasekhar / Ps-6 Biprasekhar PS-6 6 857283 Loading...
12 Biprasekhar / Ps-6 Biprasekhar PS-6 6 857283 Loading...
13 Biprasekhar / Ps-7 Biprasekhar PS-7 7 857284 Loading...
14 Biprasekhar / Ps-7 Biprasekhar PS-7 7 857284 Loading...
15 Biprasekhar / Ps-8 Biprasekhar PS-8 8 857289 Loading...
16 Biprasekhar / Ps-8 Biprasekhar PS-8 8 857289 Loading...
17 Sabaldaha / Ps-9 Sabaldaha PS-9 9 857290 Loading...
18 Sabaldaha / Ps-9 Sabaldaha PS-9 9 857290 Loading...
19 Sabaldaha / Ps-10 Sabaldaha PS-10 10 857285 Loading...
20 Sabaldaha / Ps-10 Sabaldaha PS-10 10 857285 Loading...
21 Sabaldaha / Ps-11 Sabaldaha PS-11 11 857286 Loading...
22 Sabaldaha / Ps-11 Sabaldaha PS-11 11 857286 Loading...
23 Khorjuna / Ps-12 Khorjuna PS-12 12 857287 Loading...
24 Khorjuna / Ps-12 Khorjuna PS-12 12 857287 Loading...
25 Khorjuna / Ps-13 Khorjuna PS-13 13 857288 Loading...
26 Khorjuna / Ps-13 Khorjuna PS-13 13 857288 Loading...
27 Khorjuna / Ps-14 Khorjuna PS-14 14 857291 Loading...
28 Khorjuna / Ps-14 Khorjuna PS-14 14 857291 Loading...
29 Kuli / Ps-15 Kuli PS-15 15 857292 Loading...
30 Kuli / Ps-15 Kuli PS-15 15 857292 Loading...
31 Kuli / Ps-16 Kuli PS-16 16 857293 Loading...
32 Kuli / Ps-16 Kuli PS-16 16 857293 Loading...
33 Kuli / Ps-17 Kuli PS-17 17 857294 Loading...
34 Kuli / Ps-17 Kuli PS-17 17 857294 Loading...
35 Burwan-I / Ps-18 Burwan-I PS-18 18 857295 Loading...
36 Burwan-I / Ps-18 Burwan-I PS-18 18 857295 Loading...
37 Burwan-I / Ps-19 Burwan-I PS-19 19 857296 Loading...
38 Burwan-I / Ps-19 Burwan-I PS-19 19 857296 Loading...
39 Burwan-I / Ps-20 Burwan-I PS-20 20 857297 Loading...
40 Burwan-I / Ps-20 Burwan-I PS-20 20 857297 Loading...
41 Sahora / Ps-21 Sahora PS-21 21 857298 Loading...
42 Sahora / Ps-21 Sahora PS-21 21 857298 Loading...
43 Sahora / Ps-22 Sahora PS-22 22 857299 Loading...
44 Sahora / Ps-22 Sahora PS-22 22 857299 Loading...
45 Sahora / Ps-23 Sahora PS-23 23 857300 Loading...
46 Sahora / Ps-23 Sahora PS-23 23 857300 Loading...
47 Kurunnarun / Ps-24 Kurunnarun PS-24 24 857427 Loading...
48 Kurunnarun / Ps-24 Kurunnarun PS-24 24 857427 Loading...
49 Kurunnarun / Ps-25 Kurunnarun PS-25 25 857301 Loading...
50 Kurunnarun / Ps-25 Kurunnarun PS-25 25 857301 Loading...
51 Kurunnarun / Ps-26 Kurunnarun PS-26 26 857304 Loading...
52 Kurunnarun / Ps-26 Kurunnarun PS-26 26 857304 Loading...
53 Sundarpur / Ps-27 Sundarpur PS-27 27 857449 Loading...
54 Sundarpur / Ps-27 Sundarpur PS-27 27 857449 Loading...
55 Sundarpur / Ps-28 Sundarpur PS-28 28 857302 Loading...
56 Sundarpur / Ps-28 Sundarpur PS-28 28 857302 Loading...
57 Sundarpur / Ps-29 Sundarpur PS-29 29 857428 Loading...
58 Sundarpur / Ps-29 Sundarpur PS-29 29 857428 Loading...
59 Burwan-Ii / Ps-30 Burwan-II PS-30 30 857303 Loading...
60 Burwan-Ii / Ps-30 Burwan-II PS-30 30 857303 Loading...
61 Burwan-Ii / Ps-31 Burwan-II PS-31 31 857305 Loading...
62 Burwan-Ii / Ps-31 Burwan-II PS-31 31 857305 Loading...
63 Sabalpur / Ps-32 Sabalpur PS-32 32 857450 Loading...
64 Sabalpur / Ps-32 Sabalpur PS-32 32 857450 Loading...
65 Sabalpur / Ps-33 Sabalpur PS-33 33 857306 Loading...
66 Sabalpur / Ps-33 Sabalpur PS-33 33 857306 Loading...
67 Sabalpur / Ps-34 Sabalpur PS-34 34 857307 Loading...
68 Sabalpur / Ps-34 Sabalpur PS-34 34 857307 Loading...
69 Panchthupi / Ps-35 Panchthupi PS-35 35 857308 Loading...
70 Panchthupi / Ps-35 Panchthupi PS-35 35 857308 Loading...
71 Panchthupi / Ps-36 Panchthupi PS-36 36 857425 Loading...
72 Panchthupi / Ps-36 Panchthupi PS-36 36 857425 Loading...
73 Panchthupi / Ps-37 Panchthupi PS-37 37 857440 Loading...
74 Panchthupi / Ps-37 Panchthupi PS-37 37 857440 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.