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Chapter 11: Grassroots Democracy – Part 2: Local Government in Rural AreasClass 6 Social Science — summary, notes, extra questions & NCERT solutions

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The system of rural local self-government in India is called:

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India has about 600,000 villages, and nearly two-thirds of its people live in rural areas, so local self-government is essential. In villages this works through the Panchayat or village council, a system known as Panchayati Raj. It brings governance close to the people and lets them take part in decisions about water, roads, schools and disputes. Panchayati Raj is a three-tier system: the Gram Panchayat at the village level, the Panchayat Samiti (also Mandal Parishad) at the block level, and the Zila Parishad (District Panchayat) at the district level. The Gram Panchayat's members are elected directly by the Gram Sabha — all enrolled adult voters of the village — and it is headed by a Sarpanch or Pradhan, increasingly women. It is assisted by a Panchayat Secretary and often a Patwari who keeps land records. The Child-Friendly Panchayat Initiative and Bal Panchayats let children voice their concerns and have helped end child labour and child marriage. One-third of seats are reserved for women, and special rules help disadvantaged sections. The ancient Arthaśhāstra of Kauṭilya already described a structured administration from village to capital, showing how old such ideas are in India.

Why rural local government is neededThe Panchayati Raj three-tier systemGram Panchayat, Gram Sabha and SarpanchChild-friendly Panchayats and reservationPanchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad and the Arthaśhāstra

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Panchayati Raj
The system of rural local self-government in India, working at three levels (village, block, district).
Gram Panchayat
The village-level council, whose members are elected directly by the Gram Sabha.
Gram Sabha
The body of all enrolled adult voters of a village, which elects and oversees the Gram Panchayat.
Sarpanch
The elected head or president of a Gram Panchayat, also called Pradhan.
Zila Parishad
The Panchayati Raj institution at the district level, the top tier of the three-tier system.
Bal Panchayat
A children's council that lets children voice concerns and has helped fight child labour and child marriage.

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