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

District (Zilla Parishad)

Murshidabad ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Farakka (Farakka)

Local Body Code

3374

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 Farakka Panchayat Samiti

54 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Bewa-I/Ps-1 Bewa-I PS-1 1 86554 Loading...
2 Bewa-I/Ps-1 Bewa-I PS-1 1 86554 Loading...
3 Bewa-I/Ps-2 Bewa-I PS-2 2 857240 Loading...
4 Bewa-I/Ps-2 Bewa-I PS-2 2 857240 Loading...
5 Bewa-I/Ps-3 Bewa-I PS-3 3 857217 Loading...
6 Bewa-I/Ps-3 Bewa-I PS-3 3 857217 Loading...
7 Bewa-Ii/Ps-4 Bewa-II PS-4 4 857218 Loading...
8 Bewa-Ii/Ps-4 Bewa-II PS-4 4 857218 Loading...
9 Bewa-Ii/Ps-5 Bewa-II PS-5 5 857219 Loading...
10 Bewa-Ii/Ps-5 Bewa-II PS-5 5 857219 Loading...
11 Bewa-Ii/Ps-6 Bewa-II PS-6 6 857220 Loading...
12 Bewa-Ii/Ps-6 Bewa-II PS-6 6 857220 Loading...
13 Beniagram/Ps-7 Beniagram PS-7 7 857221 Loading...
14 Beniagram/Ps-7 Beniagram PS-7 7 857221 Loading...
15 Beniagram/Ps-8 Beniagram PS-8 8 857222 Loading...
16 Beniagram/Ps-8 Beniagram PS-8 8 857222 Loading...
17 Beniagram/Ps-9 Beniagram PS-9 9 857223 Loading...
18 Beniagram/Ps-9 Beniagram PS-9 9 857223 Loading...
19 Bahadurpur/Ps-10 Bahadurpur PS-10 10 857230 Loading...
20 Bahadurpur/Ps-10 Bahadurpur PS-10 10 857230 Loading...
21 Bahadurpur/Ps-11 Bahadurpur PS-11 11 857229 Loading...
22 Bahadurpur/Ps-11 Bahadurpur PS-11 11 857229 Loading...
23 Bahadurpur/Ps-12 Bahadurpur PS-12 12 857224 Loading...
24 Bahadurpur/Ps-12 Bahadurpur PS-12 12 857224 Loading...
25 Imamnagar/Ps-13 Imamnagar PS-13 13 857241 Loading...
26 Imamnagar/Ps-13 Imamnagar PS-13 13 857241 Loading...
27 Imamnagar/Ps-14 Imamnagar PS-14 14 857225 Loading...
28 Imamnagar/Ps-14 Imamnagar PS-14 14 857225 Loading...
29 Imamnagar/Ps-15 Imamnagar PS-15 15 857226 Loading...
30 Imamnagar/Ps-15 Imamnagar PS-15 15 857226 Loading...
31 Nayansukh/Ps-16 Nayansukh PS-16 16 857227 Loading...
32 Nayansukh/Ps-16 Nayansukh PS-16 16 857227 Loading...
33 Nayansukh/Ps-17 Nayansukh PS-17 17 857228 Loading...
34 Nayansukh/Ps-17 Nayansukh PS-17 17 857228 Loading...
35 Nayansukh/Ps-18 Nayansukh PS-18 18 857231 Loading...
36 Nayansukh/Ps-18 Nayansukh PS-18 18 857231 Loading...
37 Arjunpur/Ps-19 Arjunpur PS-19 19 857232 Loading...
38 Arjunpur/Ps-19 Arjunpur PS-19 19 857232 Loading...
39 Arjunpur/Ps-20 Arjunpur PS-20 20 857236 Loading...
40 Arjunpur/Ps-20 Arjunpur PS-20 20 857236 Loading...
41 Arjunpur/Ps-21 Arjunpur PS-21 21 857234 Loading...
42 Arjunpur/Ps-21 Arjunpur PS-21 21 857234 Loading...
43 Maheshpur/Ps-22 Maheshpur PS-22 22 857235 Loading...
44 Maheshpur/Ps-22 Maheshpur PS-22 22 857235 Loading...
45 Maheshpur/Ps-23 Maheshpur PS-23 23 857233 Loading...
46 Maheshpur/Ps-23 Maheshpur PS-23 23 857233 Loading...
47 Maheshpur/Ps-24 Maheshpur PS-24 24 857238 Loading...
48 Maheshpur/Ps-24 Maheshpur PS-24 24 857238 Loading...
49 Mahadebnagar/Ps-25 Mahadebnagar PS-25 25 857239 Loading...
50 Mahadebnagar/Ps-25 Mahadebnagar PS-25 25 857239 Loading...
51 Mahadebnagar/Ps-26 Mahadebnagar PS-26 26 857237 Loading...
52 Mahadebnagar/Ps-26 Mahadebnagar PS-26 26 857237 Loading...
53 Mahadebnagar/Ps-27 Mahadebnagar PS-27 27 1001462 Loading...
54 Mahadebnagar/Ps-27 Mahadebnagar PS-27 27 1001462 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.