Jaipur Panchayat polls Phase 4: 4.07 lakh voters to pick from 241 candidates on Nov 14
Synopsis
More than four lakh rural voters in Jaipur district head to the polls on 14 November to close out the Panchayati Raj election cycle — 241 candidates, 82 wards, 13 Zila Parishad seats, and a packed schedule of Sarpanch and Up-Sarpanch votes stretching through 17 November. Bassi is the one to watch, fielding 79 candidates across 25 wards alone.
Key Takeaways
Phase 4 of Jaipur Panchayat polls is scheduled for 14 November 2026 across four Panchayat Samitis.
4,07,280 voters will choose from 241 candidates contesting 82 Panchayat Samiti wards and 13 Zila Parishad wards .
446 polling stations have been set up, averaging 913 voters per station .
Bassi is the most contested Panchayat Samiti, with 79 candidates across 25 wards .
Polling teams depart from Shri Bhawani Niketan College of Pharmacy, Sikar Road on 13 November after final training.
Sarpanch and Ward Panch nominations open 15 November ; voting follows on 16 November across 140 Gram Panchayats .
The fourth and final phase of the Panchayati Raj general elections in Jaipur district is set for 14 November 2026, with more than 4.07 lakh voters across four Panchayat Samitis — Andhi, Bassi, Jamwaramgarh, and Tunga — deciding the fate of 241 candidates contesting 82 Panchayat Samiti wards. Voting will simultaneously be held in 13 Zila Parishad wards, making this the most consequential day of the election cycle for rural representation in the district.
Scale of the Final Phase
A total of 4,07,280 eligible voters will exercise their franchise at 446 polling stations — an average of roughly 913 voters per station. The 241 candidates spread across 82 wards translate to approximately three contestants per ward, signalling a competitive but manageable field. Voters will cast their ballots through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the commissioning of which has already been completed by the district administration.
Bassi Sees Sharpest Contest
Among the four Panchayat Samitis, Bassi is set to record the most competitive contest with 79 candidates spread across 25 wards. Jamwaramgarh follows with 64 candidates across 23 wards, while Andhi has 50 candidates across 19 wards and Tunga fields 48 candidates across 15 wards.
Logistics and Administration
District Election Officer Sandesh Nayak has reviewed all deployment, training, and material-distribution arrangements. Polling teams will depart from Shri Bhawani Niketan College of Pharmacy on Sikar Road on 13 November after completing their final training session. Before dispatch, teams will carry out a thorough verification of EVMs, ballot papers, and other election materials. The administration has indicated that arrangements for a free, fair, and peaceful polling day are in place.
What Comes After November 14
The electoral calendar does not end with the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti vote. On 15 November, nominations for Sarpanch and Ward Panch posts will be accepted from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Voting for these positions will be held on 16 November across 140 Gram Panchayats from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm using ballot papers. Elections for the post of Up-Sarpanch (Deputy Sarpanch) are scheduled for 17 November, completing the full Panchayati Raj election cycle in the district.
Why This Phase Matters
Panchayati Raj institutions are the bedrock of grassroots governance in India, overseeing rural infrastructure, public health posts, and local development funds. The outcome of the 82 Panchayat Samiti wards and 13 Zila Parishad wards will shape local policy and resource allocation in Jaipur's rural belt for the next term. With more than four lakh voters participating, the phase also serves as a broad indicator of rural political sentiment in the district.
Point of View
But grassroots elections like these often predict urban-rural fault lines before assembly polls do. With an average of three candidates per ward, the contest is competitive enough to be meaningful, yet the absence of party-level aggregated data makes it hard to read a clear political trend from the results. The real story will be voter turnout — in past Panchayati Raj phases, low participation in Zila Parishad wards has handed incumbents or locally influential families an easy advantage. How the administration manages EVM deployment across 446 stations in four rural Samitis will be a quiet test of Rajasthan's electoral machinery ahead of a bigger electoral cycle.
NationPress
12 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Phase 4 of the Jaipur Panchayat elections being held?
Phase 4 voting is scheduled for 14 November 2026 across four Panchayat Samitis — Andhi, Bassi, Jamwaramgarh, and Tunga — in Jaipur district. It is the final phase of the Panchayati Raj general elections in the district.
How many candidates and voters are involved in Phase 4?
A total of 4,07,280 voters are eligible to participate, with 241 candidates contesting across 82 Panchayat Samiti wards and 13 Zila Parishad wards. Polling will be conducted at 446 stations, averaging around 913 voters per booth.
Which Panchayat Samiti has the most candidates in Phase 4?
Bassi has the highest number of candidates — 79 contesting across 25 wards — making it the most competitive Panchayat Samiti in this phase. Jamwaramgarh follows with 64 candidates across 23 wards.
What elections are scheduled after November 14?
Nominations for Sarpanch and Ward Panch posts will be accepted on 15 November from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Voting for those posts follows on 16 November across 140 Gram Panchayats, and Up-Sarpanch elections are slated for 17 November.
How is the administration preparing for Phase 4 polling?
District Election Officer Sandesh Nayak has reviewed deployment, training, and material distribution. Polling teams will leave from Shri Bhawani Niketan College of Pharmacy on Sikar Road on 13 November after a final training session, and EVM commissioning has already been completed.
