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Nawda 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 Nawda is located in Murshidabad district, West bengal. It encompasses 56 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 10 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Murshidabad ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Nawda (Nawda)

Local Body Code

3382

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 Nawda Panchayat Samiti

56 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Kedarchandpur-I / Ps-1 Kedarchandpur-I PS-1 1 106856 Loading...
2 Kedarchandpur-I / Ps-1 Kedarchandpur-I PS-1 1 106856 Loading...
3 Kedarchandpur-I / Ps-2 Kedarchandpur-I PS-2 2 856275 Loading...
4 Kedarchandpur-I / Ps-2 Kedarchandpur-I PS-2 2 856275 Loading...
5 Kedarchandpur-Ii / Ps-3 Kedarchandpur-II PS-3 3 856276 Loading...
6 Kedarchandpur-Ii / Ps-3 Kedarchandpur-II PS-3 3 856276 Loading...
7 Kedarchandpur-Ii / Ps-4 Kedarchandpur-II PS-4 4 856277 Loading...
8 Kedarchandpur-Ii / Ps-4 Kedarchandpur-II PS-4 4 856277 Loading...
9 Kedarchandpur-Ii / Ps-5 Kedarchandpur-II PS-5 5 856284 Loading...
10 Kedarchandpur-Ii / Ps-5 Kedarchandpur-II PS-5 5 856284 Loading...
11 Raipur / Ps-6 Raipur PS-6 6 856278 Loading...
12 Raipur / Ps-6 Raipur PS-6 6 856278 Loading...
13 Raipur / Ps-7 Raipur PS-7 7 856287 Loading...
14 Raipur / Ps-7 Raipur PS-7 7 856287 Loading...
15 Raipur / Ps-8 Raipur PS-8 8 856331 Loading...
16 Raipur / Ps-8 Raipur PS-8 8 856331 Loading...
17 Madhupur / Ps-9 Madhupur PS-9 9 856289 Loading...
18 Madhupur / Ps-9 Madhupur PS-9 9 856289 Loading...
19 Madhupur / Ps-10 Madhupur PS-10 10 856290 Loading...
20 Madhupur / Ps-10 Madhupur PS-10 10 856290 Loading...
21 Madhupur / Ps-11 Madhupur PS-11 11 856291 Loading...
22 Madhupur / Ps-11 Madhupur PS-11 11 856291 Loading...
23 Nowada / Ps-12 Nowada PS-12 12 856292 Loading...
24 Nowada / Ps-12 Nowada PS-12 12 856292 Loading...
25 Nowada / Ps-13 Nowada PS-13 13 856332 Loading...
26 Nowada / Ps-13 Nowada PS-13 13 856332 Loading...
27 Nowada / Ps-14 Nowada PS-14 14 856293 Loading...
28 Nowada / Ps-14 Nowada PS-14 14 856293 Loading...
29 Sarbangapur / Ps-15 Sarbangapur PS-15 15 856302 Loading...
30 Sarbangapur / Ps-15 Sarbangapur PS-15 15 856302 Loading...
31 Sarbangapur / Ps-16 Sarbangapur PS-16 16 856303 Loading...
32 Sarbangapur / Ps-16 Sarbangapur PS-16 16 856303 Loading...
33 Sarbangapur / Ps-17 Sarbangapur PS-17 17 856304 Loading...
34 Sarbangapur / Ps-17 Sarbangapur PS-17 17 856304 Loading...
35 Bali-I / Ps-18 Bali-I PS-18 18 856305 Loading...
36 Bali-I / Ps-18 Bali-I PS-18 18 856305 Loading...
37 Bali-I / Ps-19 Bali-I PS-19 19 856306 Loading...
38 Bali-I / Ps-19 Bali-I PS-19 19 856306 Loading...
39 Bali-I / Ps-20 Bali-I PS-20 20 856333 Loading...
40 Bali-I / Ps-20 Bali-I PS-20 20 856333 Loading...
41 Bali-Ii / Ps-21 Bali-II PS-21 21 856308 Loading...
42 Bali-Ii / Ps-21 Bali-II PS-21 21 856308 Loading...
43 Bali-Ii / Ps-22 Bali-II PS-22 22 856309 Loading...
44 Bali-Ii / Ps-22 Bali-II PS-22 22 856309 Loading...
45 Patikabari / Ps-23 Patikabari PS-23 23 856316 Loading...
46 Patikabari / Ps-23 Patikabari PS-23 23 856316 Loading...
47 Patikabari / Ps-24 Patikabari PS-24 24 856317 Loading...
48 Patikabari / Ps-24 Patikabari PS-24 24 856317 Loading...
49 Patikabari / Ps-25 Patikabari PS-25 25 856311 Loading...
50 Patikabari / Ps-25 Patikabari PS-25 25 856311 Loading...
51 Chandpur / Ps-26 Chandpur PS-26 26 856334 Loading...
52 Chandpur / Ps-26 Chandpur PS-26 26 856334 Loading...
53 Chandpur / Ps-27 Chandpur PS-27 27 856312 Loading...
54 Chandpur / Ps-27 Chandpur PS-27 27 856312 Loading...
55 Chandpur / Ps-28 Chandpur PS-28 28 856335 Loading...
56 Chandpur / Ps-28 Chandpur PS-28 28 856335 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.