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Chanditala - II 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 Chanditala - II is located in Hooghly district, West bengal. It encompasses 54 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 9 Gram Panchayats.

State

West bengal

District (Zilla Parishad)

Hooghly ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Chanditala - II (Chanditala - II)

Local Body Code

3254

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 Chanditala - II Panchayat Samiti

54 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Kapasharia Ps 1 Kapasharia Ps 1 1 102431 Loading...
2 Kapasharia Ps 1 Kapasharia Ps 1 1 102431 Loading...
3 Kapasharia Ps 2 Kapasharia Ps 2 2 863347 Loading...
4 Kapasharia Ps 2 Kapasharia Ps 2 2 863347 Loading...
5 Kapasharia Ps-3 Kapasharia PS-3 3 863352 Loading...
6 Kapasharia Ps-3 Kapasharia PS-3 3 863352 Loading...
7 Begampur Ps-4 Begampur PS-4 4 863357 Loading...
8 Begampur Ps-4 Begampur PS-4 4 863357 Loading...
9 Begampur Ps-5 Begampur PS-5 5 863360 Loading...
10 Begampur Ps-5 Begampur PS-5 5 863360 Loading...
11 Begampur Ps-6 Begampur PS-6 6 863367 Loading...
12 Begampur Ps-6 Begampur PS-6 6 863367 Loading...
13 Panchghara Ps-7 Panchghara PS-7 7 863371 Loading...
14 Panchghara Ps-7 Panchghara PS-7 7 863371 Loading...
15 Panchghara Ps-8 Panchghara PS-8 8 863372 Loading...
16 Panchghara Ps-8 Panchghara PS-8 8 863372 Loading...
17 Panchghara Ps-9 Panchghara PS-9 9 863374 Loading...
18 Panchghara Ps-9 Panchghara PS-9 9 863374 Loading...
19 Baksha Ps-10 Baksha PS-10 10 865422 Loading...
20 Baksha Ps-10 Baksha PS-10 10 865422 Loading...
21 Baksha Ps-11 Baksha PS-11 11 865423 Loading...
22 Baksha Ps-11 Baksha PS-11 11 865423 Loading...
23 Baksha Ps-12 Baksha PS-12 12 865424 Loading...
24 Baksha Ps-12 Baksha PS-12 12 865424 Loading...
25 Naity Ps-13 Naity PS-13 13 865425 Loading...
26 Naity Ps-13 Naity PS-13 13 865425 Loading...
27 Naity Ps-14 Naity PS-14 14 865427 Loading...
28 Naity Ps-14 Naity PS-14 14 865427 Loading...
29 Naity Ps-15 Naity PS-15 15 865428 Loading...
30 Naity Ps-15 Naity PS-15 15 865428 Loading...
31 Janai Ps-16 Janai PS-16 16 865429 Loading...
32 Janai Ps-16 Janai PS-16 16 865429 Loading...
33 Janai Ps-17 Janai PS-17 17 865431 Loading...
34 Janai Ps-17 Janai PS-17 17 865431 Loading...
35 Janai Ps-18 Janai PS-18 18 865433 Loading...
36 Janai Ps-18 Janai PS-18 18 865433 Loading...
37 Chanditala Ps-19 Chanditala PS-19 19 865434 Loading...
38 Chanditala Ps-19 Chanditala PS-19 19 865434 Loading...
39 Chanditala Ps-20 Chanditala PS-20 20 865435 Loading...
40 Chanditala Ps-20 Chanditala PS-20 20 865435 Loading...
41 Chanditala Ps-21 Chanditala PS-21 21 865437 Loading...
42 Chanditala Ps-21 Chanditala PS-21 21 865437 Loading...
43 Barijhatty Ps-22 Barijhatty PS-22 22 865438 Loading...
44 Barijhatty Ps-22 Barijhatty PS-22 22 865438 Loading...
45 Barijhatty Ps-23 Barijhatty PS-23 23 865439 Loading...
46 Barijhatty Ps-23 Barijhatty PS-23 23 865439 Loading...
47 Barijhatty Ps-24 Barijhatty PS-24 24 865440 Loading...
48 Barijhatty Ps-24 Barijhatty PS-24 24 865440 Loading...
49 Garalgacha Ps-25 Garalgacha PS-25 25 865442 Loading...
50 Garalgacha Ps-25 Garalgacha PS-25 25 865442 Loading...
51 Garalgacha Ps-26 Garalgacha PS-26 26 865443 Loading...
52 Garalgacha Ps-26 Garalgacha PS-26 26 865443 Loading...
53 Garalgacha Ps-27 Garalgacha PS-27 27 865445 Loading...
54 Garalgacha Ps-27 Garalgacha PS-27 27 865445 Loading...

Gram Panchayats in Chanditala - II

9 GPs
Baksa Barijhati Begumpur Chanditala Garalgachha Janai Kapasaria Naiti Panchghora

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.