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Sagardighi 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 Sagardighi is located in Murshidabad district, West bengal. It encompasses 66 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 11 Gram Panchayats.

District (Zilla Parishad)

Murshidabad ZP

Sub-District / Taluka

Sagardighi (Sagardighi)

Local Body Code

3387

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 Sagardighi Panchayat Samiti

66 Wards
# Ward Name (English) Local Name Ward Number Ward Code Related Village Data
1 Bannyeswar/Ps-1 Bannyeswar PS-1 1 97065 Loading...
2 Bannyeswar/Ps-1 Bannyeswar PS-1 1 97065 Loading...
3 Bannyeswar/Ps-2 Bannyeswar PS-2 2 855217 Loading...
4 Bannyeswar/Ps-2 Bannyeswar PS-2 2 855217 Loading...
5 Bannyeswar/Ps-3 Bannyeswar PS-3 3 855218 Loading...
6 Bannyeswar/Ps-3 Bannyeswar PS-3 3 855218 Loading...
7 Moregram/Ps-4 Moregram PS-4 4 855219 Loading...
8 Moregram/Ps-4 Moregram PS-4 4 855219 Loading...
9 Moregram/Ps-5 Moregram PS-5 5 855220 Loading...
10 Moregram/Ps-5 Moregram PS-5 5 855220 Loading...
11 Moregram/Ps-6 Moregram PS-6 6 855221 Loading...
12 Moregram/Ps-6 Moregram PS-6 6 855221 Loading...
13 Bokhara-I/Ps-7 Bokhara-I PS-7 7 855222 Loading...
14 Bokhara-I/Ps-7 Bokhara-I PS-7 7 855222 Loading...
15 Bokhara-I/Ps-8 Bokhara-I PS-8 8 855223 Loading...
16 Bokhara-I/Ps-8 Bokhara-I PS-8 8 855223 Loading...
17 Bokhara-I/Ps-9 Bokhara-I PS-9 9 855224 Loading...
18 Bokhara-I/Ps-9 Bokhara-I PS-9 9 855224 Loading...
19 Bokhara-Ii/Ps-10 Bokhara-II PS-10 10 855225 Loading...
20 Bokhara-Ii/Ps-10 Bokhara-II PS-10 10 855225 Loading...
21 Bokhara-Ii/Ps-11 Bokhara-II PS-11 11 855226 Loading...
22 Bokhara-Ii/Ps-11 Bokhara-II PS-11 11 855226 Loading...
23 Bokhara-Ii/Ps-12 Bokhara-II PS-12 12 855227 Loading...
24 Bokhara-Ii/Ps-12 Bokhara-II PS-12 12 855227 Loading...
25 Sagardighi/Ps-13 Sagardighi PS-13 13 855228 Loading...
26 Sagardighi/Ps-13 Sagardighi PS-13 13 855228 Loading...
27 Sagardighi/Ps-14 Sagardighi PS-14 14 855229 Loading...
28 Sagardighi/Ps-14 Sagardighi PS-14 14 855229 Loading...
29 Sagardighi/Ps-15 Sagardighi PS-15 15 855230 Loading...
30 Sagardighi/Ps-15 Sagardighi PS-15 15 855230 Loading...
31 Manigram/Ps-16 Manigram PS-16 16 855231 Loading...
32 Manigram/Ps-16 Manigram PS-16 16 855231 Loading...
33 Manigram/Ps-17 Manigram PS-17 17 855232 Loading...
34 Manigram/Ps-17 Manigram PS-17 17 855232 Loading...
35 Manigram/Ps-18 Manigram PS-18 18 855234 Loading...
36 Manigram/Ps-18 Manigram PS-18 18 855234 Loading...
37 Balia/Ps-19 Balia PS-19 19 855245 Loading...
38 Balia/Ps-19 Balia PS-19 19 855245 Loading...
39 Balia/Ps-20 Balia PS-20 20 855233 Loading...
40 Balia/Ps-20 Balia PS-20 20 855233 Loading...
41 Balia/Ps-21 Balia PS-21 21 855246 Loading...
42 Balia/Ps-21 Balia PS-21 21 855246 Loading...
43 Kabilpur/Ps-22 Kabilpur PS-22 22 855247 Loading...
44 Kabilpur/Ps-22 Kabilpur PS-22 22 855247 Loading...
45 Kabilpur/Ps-23 Kabilpur PS-23 23 855238 Loading...
46 Kabilpur/Ps-23 Kabilpur PS-23 23 855238 Loading...
47 Kabilpur/Ps-24 Kabilpur PS-24 24 855239 Loading...
48 Kabilpur/Ps-24 Kabilpur PS-24 24 855239 Loading...
49 Patkeldanga/Ps-25 Patkeldanga PS-25 25 855235 Loading...
50 Patkeldanga/Ps-25 Patkeldanga PS-25 25 855235 Loading...
51 Patkeldanga/Ps-26 Patkeldanga PS-26 26 855236 Loading...
52 Patkeldanga/Ps-26 Patkeldanga PS-26 26 855236 Loading...
53 Patkeldanga/Ps-27 Patkeldanga PS-27 27 855237 Loading...
54 Patkeldanga/Ps-27 Patkeldanga PS-27 27 855237 Loading...
55 Barala/Ps-28 Barala PS-28 28 855241 Loading...
56 Barala/Ps-28 Barala PS-28 28 855241 Loading...
57 Barala/Ps-29 Barala PS-29 29 855242 Loading...
58 Barala/Ps-29 Barala PS-29 29 855242 Loading...
59 Barala/Ps-30 Barala PS-30 30 855240 Loading...
60 Barala/Ps-30 Barala PS-30 30 855240 Loading...
61 Gobardhandanga/Ps-31 Gobardhandanga PS-31 31 855248 Loading...
62 Gobardhandanga/Ps-31 Gobardhandanga PS-31 31 855248 Loading...
63 Gobardhandanga/Ps-32 Gobardhandanga PS-32 32 855243 Loading...
64 Gobardhandanga/Ps-32 Gobardhandanga PS-32 32 855243 Loading...
65 Gobardhandanga/Ps-33 Gobardhandanga PS-33 33 855244 Loading...
66 Gobardhandanga/Ps-33 Gobardhandanga PS-33 33 855244 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.