Maharashtra Local Body (Panchayat) Elections 2025
Complete information about 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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Election Authority
Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC)
Website: https://mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in/
Email: sec.mh@gov.in
Election Timeline
Phase 1: Municipal Councils & Nagar Panchayats
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Polling (264 bodies) | December 2, 2025 |
| Polling (24 postponed bodies) | December 20, 2025 |
| Results Declaration | December 21, 2025 |
Phase 2 & 3: Upcoming
- 32 Zilla Parishads - Schedule pending
- 336 Panchayat Samitis - Schedule pending
- Gram Panchayats - Schedule pending
- 29 Municipal Corporations (including BMC) - Expected mid-January 2026
Election Scale
Bodies Covered (Phase 1)
- 246 Municipal Councils
- 42 Nagar Panchayats
- Total: 288 urban local bodies
Positions to be Elected
- 6,859 Council Members
- 288 Presidents
Seat Reservations
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Women | 3,492 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 895 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 338 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 1,821 |
Regional Distribution
| Division | Number of Bodies |
|---|---|
| Konkan | 27 |
| Nashik | 59 |
| Pune | 60 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 52 |
| Amravati | 45 |
| Nagpur | 55 |
Postponed Elections
24 local bodies postponed to December 20, 2025 due to irregularities:
Major Areas Affected:
- Pune district: Baramati, Fursungi-Urli Devachi, Lonavala
- Ahilyanagar: Deolali Pravara, Kopergaon, Pathardi, Newasa
- Solapur: Mangalwedha, Anagar
- Other districts: Thane, Chandrapur, and others
New Schedule for Postponed Areas:
- Nomination withdrawal: December 10, 2025
- Final candidate list: December 11, 2025
- Polling: December 20, 2025
- Results: December 21, 2025
Official Resources
Candidate Information
Affidavit Search: https://mahasecelec.in/MasterSearch.aspx
Provides: Criminal records, financial details, educational qualifications
Voter Information
- Voter List: http://mahasecvoterlist.in/
- Mobile App: Matadhikar (available on app stores)
Election Updates
Main Portal: https://mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in/
Press releases, schedules, and notifications
District-wise Elections
All 36 districts participating, including:
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
North Maharashtra Region
- Ahilyanagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Nashik
Western Maharashtra Region
- Kolhapur, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur
Note: Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban excluded from Phase 1