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First civic polls for Besa-Pipla, Godhani nagar panchayats after upgrade
Nagpur: The State Election Commission (SEC) has released the official ward formation schedule for all nagar parishads and nagar panchayats in Nagpur district, setting in motion the groundwork for upcoming civic elections.
Among the most closely watched local bodies will be Besa-Pipla and Godhani, both newly upgraded in 2022 from gram panchayats to nagar panchayats. These areas are now expected to hold their first-ever nagar panchayat elections after this upgrade, likely by late September or October this year.
The detailed schedule lays out key stages of the ward formation process, including population data compilation, draft ward mapping, public objections and suggestions, and final approval — all of which are to be completed by early September.
Once this timeline is met, the process of voter list finalisation and poll date announcements will follow swiftly.
A senior official from the administration said, "Besa-Pipla nagar panchayat collects one of the highest revenues as a nagar panchayat in the state. It collects approximately Rs3-4 crore per month in revenue, but compared to this huge amount it collects, the basic amenities like sports complexes etc are a work in progress.
Approach roads to smaller housing societies have not yet been constructed completely. In general, the new nagar panchayat has a lot of potential considering the amount of revenue it makes.
Since becoming a nagar panchayat, the revenue collected goes to the nagar panchayat and can be spent on a concentrated and smaller area, and more development can be done in Besa-Pipla."
For Besa-Pipla and Godhani, this election marks a significant shift in local governance.
As nagar panchayats, these areas will now elect a full-fledged leadership to oversee panchayat-level infrastructure, development, and services — decisions that were previously handled at the gram panchayat level. Residents will now gain formal representation with elected ward members and a panchayat head, giving them a stronger voice in civic matters.
Samir Deshpande, a resident of Godhani, said, "Our biggest concern is basic infrastructure.
Roads are in poor condition, there are no public gardens, and power cuts are constant. We need real change, not just promises."
The upgrade to nagar panchayat status reflects the rapid urbanisation and population growth in these rural zones of the city. With more structured governance, both areas are poised to benefit from streamlined administration and eligibility for additional state and central development schemes.
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