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Darjeeling Pulbazar 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 Darjeeling Pulbazar is located in Darjeeling district, West bengal. It encompasses 49 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 23 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Darjeeling ZP

Local Body Code

260941

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 Darjeeling Pulbazar Panchayat Samiti

49 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Srikhola Daragaon PS-1 1 3269714 Loading...
2 Srikhola Daragaon PS-2 2 3269715 Loading...
3 Rimbick PS-3 3 3269716 Loading...
4 Rimbick PS-4 4 3269717 Loading...
5 Lodhoma-I PS-5 5 3269718 Loading...
6 Lodhoma-I PS-6 6 3269719 Loading...
7 Lodhoma-II PS-7 7 3269720 Loading...
8 Lodhoma-II PS-8 8 3269721 Loading...
9 Jhepi PS-9 9 3269722 Loading...
10 Jhepi PS-10 10 3269723 Loading...
11 Relling PS-11 11 3269724 Loading...
12 Relling PS-12 12 3269725 Loading...
13 Kainjalia PS13 13 3269726 Loading...
14 Kainjalia PS14 14 3269727 Loading...
15 Mazuwa PS-15 15 3269728 Loading...
16 Mazuwa PS-16 16 3269729 Loading...
17 Bijanbari-Pulbazar PS-17 17 3269730 Loading...
18 Bijanbari-Pulbazar PS-18 18 3269731 Loading...
19 Nayanore PS-19 19 3269732 Loading...
20 Nayanore PS-20 20 3269733 Loading...
21 Goke-II PS-21 21 3269734 Loading...
22 Goke-II PS-22 22 3269735 Loading...
23 Goke-I PS-23 23 3269736 Loading...
24 Goke-I PS-24 24 3269737 Loading...
25 Chongtong PS-25 25 3269738 Loading...
26 Chongtong PS-26 26 3269739 Loading...
27 Chongtong PS-27 27 3269740 Loading...
28 Rishihat-Bloomfield PS-28 28 3269741 Loading...
29 Rishihat-Bloomfield PS-29 29 3269742 Loading...
30 Darjeeling-I PS-30 30 3269743 Loading...
31 Darjeeling-I PS-31 31 3269744 Loading...
32 Soom-Singtam PS-32 32 3269745 Loading...
33 Soom-Singtam PS-33 33 3269746 Loading...
34 Soom-Singtam PS-34 34 3269747 Loading...
35 Rangit-I PS-35 35 3269748 Loading...
36 Rangit-I PS-36 36 3269749 Loading...
37 Rangit-II PS-37 37 3269750 Loading...
38 Rangit-II PS-38 38 3269751 Loading...
39 Rangit-II PS-39 39 3269752 Loading...
40 Badamtam PS-40 40 3269753 Loading...
41 Badamtam PS-41 41 3269754 Loading...
42 Lebong Valley-I PS-42 42 3269755 Loading...
43 Lebong Valley-I PS-43 43 3269756 Loading...
44 Lebong Valley-II PS-44 44 3269757 Loading...
45 Lebong Valley-II PS-45 45 3269758 Loading...
46 Lebong Valley-II PS-46 46 3269759 Loading...
47 Dabaipani PS-47 47 3269760 Loading...
48 Darjeeling-II PS-48 48 3269761 Loading...
49 Darjeeling-II PS-49 49 3269762 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.