UP Panchayat Chunav 2026 is one of the most important grassroots elections in Uttar Pradesh, as it directly impacts rural governance and local development. Every five years, voters elect their representatives for Gram Panchayats, Kshetra Panchayats (Block level), and Zila Panchayats (District level).
UP Panchayat Chunav 2026
UP Panchayat Chunav is the local body election conducted by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Through this election, people choose representatives at three levels:
- Gram Panchayat – Village level
- Kshetra Panchayat (Block Panchayat) – Block level
- Zila Panchayat – District level
These elected members play a major role in village development, welfare schemes, roads, sanitation, water supply, and social justice.
UP Panchayat Chunav Seat List 2026
UP Panchayat Chunav seat list shows the total number of posts available in each category, including reserved seats for SC, ST, OBC, and Women candidates. It is prepared after delimitation and reservation rotation, based on population data.
Types of Seats in UP Panchayat Elections
- Gram Pradhan Seats
- Head of the Gram Panchayat
- Gram Panchayat Member Seats (Ward Members)
- Kshetra Panchayat Member Seats
- Zila Panchayat Member Seats
Read : UP Election Date List
How to Check UP Panchayat Chunav 2026 Seat List Online
Once officially released, you can check the seat list by following these steps:
STEP 1: Visit the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh official website https://sec.up.nic.in/site/notifications.aspx
STEP 2: Click on Panchayat Election / Panchayat Chunav 2026 section.
STEP 3: Select Seat List / Reservation List
STEP 4: Choose District, Block, Gram Panchayat.
STEP 5: Download the PDF for Gram Pradhan, Kshetra Panchayat, or Zila Panchayat seats.
Reservation in UP Panchayat Chunav 2026
Categories of Reservation
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) (limited districts)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Women Reservation (minimum 33%, often higher)
Reserved seats rotate every election cycle, so a seat that was reserved in 2021 may become general in 2026.
UP Panchayat Chunav 2026 – Expected Seat Distribution
While final seat list will be released officially before elections, Uttar Pradesh usually has one of the largest Panchayat systems in India.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Election Name | UP Panchayat Chunav 2026 |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Conducting Authority | State Election Commission, UP |
| Election Level | Gram, Block & District |
| Gram Panchayats | Approx. 58,000+ |
| Gram Pradhan Seats | 58,000+ |
| Kshetra Panchayat Seats | 75,000+ (approx.) |
| Zila Panchayat Seats | 3,000+ (approx.) |
| Reservation | SC / ST / OBC / Women |
| Election Year | 2026 |