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Khargram 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 Khargram is located in Murshidabad district, West bengal. It encompasses 72 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 12 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Murshidabad ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Khargram (Khargram)

Local Body Code

3378

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 Khargram Panchayat Samiti

72 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Jhilli/Ps-1 Jhilli PS-1 1 87912 Loading...
2 Jhilli/Ps-1 Jhilli PS-1 1 87912 Loading...
3 Jhilli/Ps-2 Jhilli PS-2 2 857128 Loading...
4 Jhilli/Ps-2 Jhilli PS-2 2 857128 Loading...
5 Jhilli/Ps-3 Jhilli PS-3 3 857129 Loading...
6 Jhilli/Ps-3 Jhilli PS-3 3 857129 Loading...
7 Padamkandi/Ps-4 Padamkandi PS-4 4 857130 Loading...
8 Padamkandi/Ps-4 Padamkandi PS-4 4 857130 Loading...
9 Padamkandi/Ps-5 Padamkandi PS-5 5 857124 Loading...
10 Padamkandi/Ps-5 Padamkandi PS-5 5 857124 Loading...
11 Padamkandi/Ps-6 Padamkandi PS-6 6 857125 Loading...
12 Padamkandi/Ps-6 Padamkandi PS-6 6 857125 Loading...
13 Parulia/Ps-7 Parulia PS-7 7 857131 Loading...
14 Parulia/Ps-7 Parulia PS-7 7 857131 Loading...
15 Parulia/Ps-8 Parulia PS-8 8 857126 Loading...
16 Parulia/Ps-8 Parulia PS-8 8 857126 Loading...
17 Parulia/Ps-9 Parulia PS-9 9 857127 Loading...
18 Parulia/Ps-9 Parulia PS-9 9 857127 Loading...
19 Joypur/Ps-10 Joypur PS-10 10 857132 Loading...
20 Joypur/Ps-10 Joypur PS-10 10 857132 Loading...
21 Joypur/Ps-11 Joypur PS-11 11 857133 Loading...
22 Joypur/Ps-11 Joypur PS-11 11 857133 Loading...
23 Joypur/Ps-12 Joypur PS-12 12 857134 Loading...
24 Joypur/Ps-12 Joypur PS-12 12 857134 Loading...
25 Indrani/Ps-13 Indrani PS-13 13 857135 Loading...
26 Indrani/Ps-13 Indrani PS-13 13 857135 Loading...
27 Indrani/Ps-14 Indrani PS-14 14 857136 Loading...
28 Indrani/Ps-14 Indrani PS-14 14 857136 Loading...
29 Indrani/Ps-15 Indrani PS-15 15 857137 Loading...
30 Indrani/Ps-15 Indrani PS-15 15 857137 Loading...
31 Sadal/Ps-16 Sadal PS-16 16 857138 Loading...
32 Sadal/Ps-16 Sadal PS-16 16 857138 Loading...
33 Sadal/Ps-17 Sadal PS-17 17 857139 Loading...
34 Sadal/Ps-17 Sadal PS-17 17 857139 Loading...
35 Sadal/Ps-18 Sadal PS-18 18 857140 Loading...
36 Sadal/Ps-18 Sadal PS-18 18 857140 Loading...
37 Kirtipur/Ps-19 Kirtipur PS-19 19 857141 Loading...
38 Kirtipur/Ps-19 Kirtipur PS-19 19 857141 Loading...
39 Kirtipur/Ps-20 Kirtipur PS-20 20 857158 Loading...
40 Kirtipur/Ps-20 Kirtipur PS-20 20 857158 Loading...
41 Kirtipur/Ps-21 Kirtipur PS-21 21 857142 Loading...
42 Kirtipur/Ps-21 Kirtipur PS-21 21 857142 Loading...
43 Margram/Ps-22 Margram PS-22 22 857143 Loading...
44 Margram/Ps-22 Margram PS-22 22 857143 Loading...
45 Margram/Ps-23 Margram PS-23 23 857144 Loading...
46 Margram/Ps-23 Margram PS-23 23 857144 Loading...
47 Margram/Ps-24 Margram PS-24 24 857145 Loading...
48 Margram/Ps-24 Margram PS-24 24 857145 Loading...
49 Balia/Ps-25 Balia PS-25 25 857146 Loading...
50 Balia/Ps-25 Balia PS-25 25 857146 Loading...
51 Balia/Ps-26 Balia PS-26 26 857147 Loading...
52 Balia/Ps-26 Balia PS-26 26 857147 Loading...
53 Balia/Ps-27 Balia PS-27 27 857148 Loading...
54 Balia/Ps-27 Balia PS-27 27 857148 Loading...
55 Mahisar/Ps-28 Mahisar PS-28 28 857149 Loading...
56 Mahisar/Ps-28 Mahisar PS-28 28 857149 Loading...
57 Mahisar/Ps-29 Mahisar PS-29 29 857150 Loading...
58 Mahisar/Ps-29 Mahisar PS-29 29 857150 Loading...
59 Mahisar/Ps-30 Mahisar PS-30 30 857151 Loading...
60 Mahisar/Ps-30 Mahisar PS-30 30 857151 Loading...
61 Khargram/Ps-31 Khargram PS-31 31 857152 Loading...
62 Khargram/Ps-31 Khargram PS-31 31 857152 Loading...
63 Khargram/Ps-32 Khargram PS-32 32 857153 Loading...
64 Khargram/Ps-32 Khargram PS-32 32 857153 Loading...
65 Khargram/Ps-33 Khargram PS-33 33 857154 Loading...
66 Khargram/Ps-33 Khargram PS-33 33 857154 Loading...
67 Eroali/Ps-34 Eroali PS-34 34 857156 Loading...
68 Eroali/Ps-34 Eroali PS-34 34 857156 Loading...
69 Eroali/Ps-35 Eroali PS-35 35 857157 Loading...
70 Eroali/Ps-35 Eroali PS-35 35 857157 Loading...
71 Eroali/Ps-36 Eroali PS-36 36 857155 Loading...
72 Eroali/Ps-36 Eroali PS-36 36 857155 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.