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Hariharpara 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 Hariharpara is located in Murshidabad district, West bengal. It encompasses 60 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 10 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Murshidabad ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Hariharpara (Hariharpara)

Local Body Code

3375

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 Hariharpara Panchayat Samiti

60 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Dharampur/Ps-1 Dharampur PS-1 1 102085 Loading...
2 Dharampur/Ps-1 Dharampur PS-1 1 102085 Loading...
3 Dharampur/Ps-2 Dharampur PS-2 2 857188 Loading...
4 Dharampur/Ps-2 Dharampur PS-2 2 857188 Loading...
5 Dharampur/Ps-3 Dharampur PS-3 3 857189 Loading...
6 Dharampur/Ps-3 Dharampur PS-3 3 857189 Loading...
7 Swaruppur/Ps-4 Swaruppur PS-4 4 857190 Loading...
8 Swaruppur/Ps-4 Swaruppur PS-4 4 857190 Loading...
9 Swaruppur/Ps-5 Swaruppur PS-5 5 857191 Loading...
10 Swaruppur/Ps-5 Swaruppur PS-5 5 857191 Loading...
11 Swaruppur/Ps-6 Swaruppur PS-6 6 857192 Loading...
12 Swaruppur/Ps-6 Swaruppur PS-6 6 857192 Loading...
13 Hariharpara/Ps-7 Hariharpara PS-7 7 857193 Loading...
14 Hariharpara/Ps-7 Hariharpara PS-7 7 857193 Loading...
15 Hariharpara/Ps-8 Hariharpara PS-8 8 857194 Loading...
16 Hariharpara/Ps-8 Hariharpara PS-8 8 857194 Loading...
17 Hariharpara/Ps-9 Hariharpara PS-9 9 857195 Loading...
18 Hariharpara/Ps-9 Hariharpara PS-9 9 857195 Loading...
19 Raipur/Ps-10 Raipur PS-10 10 857196 Loading...
20 Raipur/Ps-10 Raipur PS-10 10 857196 Loading...
21 Raipur/Ps-11 Raipur PS-11 11 857197 Loading...
22 Raipur/Ps-11 Raipur PS-11 11 857197 Loading...
23 Raipur/Ps-12 Raipur PS-12 12 857198 Loading...
24 Raipur/Ps-12 Raipur PS-12 12 857198 Loading...
25 Khidirpur/Ps-13 Khidirpur PS-13 13 857215 Loading...
26 Khidirpur/Ps-13 Khidirpur PS-13 13 857215 Loading...
27 Khidirpur/Ps-14 Khidirpur PS-14 14 857199 Loading...
28 Khidirpur/Ps-14 Khidirpur PS-14 14 857199 Loading...
29 Khidirpur/Ps-15 Khidirpur PS-15 15 857200 Loading...
30 Khidirpur/Ps-15 Khidirpur PS-15 15 857200 Loading...
31 Humaipur/Ps-16 Humaipur PS-16 16 857201 Loading...
32 Humaipur/Ps-16 Humaipur PS-16 16 857201 Loading...
33 Humaipur/Ps-17 Humaipur PS-17 17 857202 Loading...
34 Humaipur/Ps-17 Humaipur PS-17 17 857202 Loading...
35 Humaipur/Ps-18 Humaipur PS-18 18 857209 Loading...
36 Humaipur/Ps-18 Humaipur PS-18 18 857209 Loading...
37 Beharia/Ps-19 Beharia PS-19 19 857208 Loading...
38 Beharia/Ps-19 Beharia PS-19 19 857208 Loading...
39 Beharia/Ps-20 Beharia PS-20 20 857203 Loading...
40 Beharia/Ps-20 Beharia PS-20 20 857203 Loading...
41 Beharia/Ps-21 Beharia PS-21 21 857205 Loading...
42 Beharia/Ps-21 Beharia PS-21 21 857205 Loading...
43 Rukunpur/Ps-22 Rukunpur PS-22 22 857204 Loading...
44 Rukunpur/Ps-22 Rukunpur PS-22 22 857204 Loading...
45 Rukunpur/Ps-23 Rukunpur PS-23 23 857216 Loading...
46 Rukunpur/Ps-23 Rukunpur PS-23 23 857216 Loading...
47 Rukunpur/Ps-24 Rukunpur PS-24 24 857206 Loading...
48 Rukunpur/Ps-24 Rukunpur PS-24 24 857206 Loading...
49 Choa/Ps-25 Choa PS-25 25 857207 Loading...
50 Choa/Ps-25 Choa PS-25 25 857207 Loading...
51 Choa/Ps-26 Choa PS-26 26 857213 Loading...
52 Choa/Ps-26 Choa PS-26 26 857213 Loading...
53 Choa/Ps-27 Choa PS-27 27 857214 Loading...
54 Choa/Ps-27 Choa PS-27 27 857214 Loading...
55 Malopara/Ps-28 Malopara PS-28 28 857210 Loading...
56 Malopara/Ps-28 Malopara PS-28 28 857210 Loading...
57 Malopara/Ps-29 Malopara PS-29 29 857212 Loading...
58 Malopara/Ps-29 Malopara PS-29 29 857212 Loading...
59 Malopara/Ps-30 Malopara PS-30 30 857211 Loading...
60 Malopara/Ps-30 Malopara PS-30 30 857211 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.