Maharashtra Local Body (Panchayat) Elections 2025 Candidate List

Complete guide on how to find candidate details for Maharashtra Local Body (Panchayat) Elections 2025. This page covers all local body elections, including Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, Zilla Parishads, Panchayat Samitis, and Gram Panchayat elections.

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Key Statistics

36
Districts
All districts of Maharashtra
6
Administrative Divisions
Konkan, Nashik, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amravati, Nagpur
29
Municipal Corporations
Large cities including Mumbai
246
Municipal Councils
Medium/small towns
42
Nagar Panchayats
Small urban/transitional areas
32-34
Zilla Parishads
District-level councils
336-351
Panchayat Samitis
Block-level councils

Maharashtra Local Body (Panchayat) Elections 2025 Candidate List

The Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025 involve thousands of candidates across 36 districts. Rather than publishing one large list, the State Election Commission organizes candidate information by district and local body for easier access.

You can search for candidates in your specific area using the official Master Search portal at https://mahasecelec.in/MasterSearch.aspx. Final candidate lists are available after November 26, 2025 (for December 2 elections) and December 11, 2025 (for December 20 elections).

Below is a step-by-step guide to search for candidate details using this portal.

Official Portal

Website: https://mahasecelec.in/MasterSearch.aspx

Verified Contact Information:

What You Can Find:

  • Final candidate lists
  • Candidate affidavits
  • Ward/constituency-wise information

Step-by-Step Search Process

Step 1: Select Local Body Type

Choose from dropdown menu:

  • Gram Panchayat (Village Council)
  • Zilla Parishad (District Council)
  • Panchayat Samiti (Block Council)
  • Municipal Council (Nagar Parishad)
  • Municipal Corporation (City Corporation)
  • Nagar Panchayat (Town Panchayat)

Step 2: Select Division

Choose your administrative division:

  • Konkan
  • Nashik
  • Pune
  • Aurangabad (officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
  • Amravati
  • Nagpur

Note: Maharashtra has 6 administrative divisions covering all 36 districts

Step 3: Select District

  • Choose your district from dropdown
  • All 36 districts of Maharashtra available
  • Districts organized under their respective divisions

Step 4: View Results

  • Click on "All Final Contesting Candidate List" button
  • Results display as downloadable documents
  • Information provided by local District Election Office

What Information Is Available

From Official Sources:

  • ✓ Candidate name and party affiliation
  • ✓ Ward/constituency details
  • ✓ Candidate affidavits (self-sworn declarations)
  • ✓ Symbol allotment

Affidavit Typically Includes:

  • ✓ Personal information (name, age, address)
  • ✓ Educational qualifications
  • ✓ Criminal records (if any)
  • ✓ Assets and liabilities
  • ✓ Financial information

Important Timeline Information

Final candidate lists available after:

  • For December 2 elections: November 26, 2025
  • For December 20 elections: December 11, 2025

Tips for Effective Search

  • ✓ Know your ward number before searching
  • ✓ Select correct body type (Municipal Council vs Nagar Panchayat, etc.)
  • ✓ Check after final dates for complete candidate lists
  • ✓ Documents are PDF format - may require download
  • ✓ Verify from official sources only

For Help or Issues

Maharashtra State Election Commission

District Election Office

  • Visit local District Collector office
  • Contact Deputy District Election Officer
  • Each district has dedicated election staff

Election Authority

Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC)

Geographic Coverage

Administrative Divisions (6)

All elections cover Maharashtra's 6 administrative divisions:

  • Konkan Division
  • Nashik Division
  • Pune Division
  • Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division (Aurangabad)
  • Amravati Division
  • Nagpur Division

District Coverage (36)

Elections across all 36 districts of Maharashtra:

Vidarbha Region:

  • Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Washim, Yavatmal
  • Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha

Marathwada Region:

  • Beed, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dharashiv, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Parbhani

Konkan Region:

  • Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Thane, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban

North Maharashtra Region:

  • Ahilyanagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Nashik

Western Maharashtra Region:

  • Kolhapur, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur

Types of Local Bodies

Urban Local Bodies

  • Municipal Corporations (Mahanagar Palika): Large cities (29 total including Mumbai)
  • Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishad): Medium/small towns (246 total)
  • Nagar Panchayats: Small urban/transitional areas (42 total)

Rural Local Bodies

  • Zilla Parishads: District-level (32-34 total)
  • Panchayat Samitis: Block-level (336-351 total)
  • Gram Panchayats: Village-level (thousands across state)

Reservation Policy

Constitutional Reservations

All local body elections include mandatory seat reservations:

Categories:

  • Women: Approximately 50% of all seats
  • Scheduled Castes (SC): As per district population
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST): As per district population
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): Up to 27% (subject to 50% total reservation cap)

Key Rules:

  • Total reservations cannot exceed 50% (Supreme Court ruling)
  • Rotation of reserved seats every election
  • Women's reservation applies across all categories

Note: Exact percentages vary by district demographics and body type

Political Landscape

Major Alliances

Mahayuti (Ruling Alliance):

  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  • Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)
  • Nationalist Congress Party - NCP (Ajit Pawar faction)

Maha Vikas Aghadi - MVA (Opposition Alliance):

  • Indian National Congress
  • Shiv Sena (UBT) - Uddhav Thackeray faction
  • Nationalist Congress Party (SP) - Sharad Pawar faction

Other Parties:

  • Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
  • Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA)
  • Rashtriya Samaj Party (RSP)
  • Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS)
  • Communist parties (CPI, CPM, etc.)
  • Various regional parties
  • Independent candidates

Notes

  • Phase-Specific Data: Candidate numbers, voter counts, and polling station details vary by phase - check official notifications for each phase
  • Expenditure Limits: May vary by body type (Municipal Corporation vs Nagar Panchayat) - verify from specific election notification
  • Reservation Percentages: Exact percentages depend on district demographics - check ward-wise reservation notification
  • Timeline Variations: Different phases may have slightly different timelines - always refer to official schedule
  • Updates: Information subject to change based on SEC orders and court rulings - check official website regularly