Question

Organisation of Gram Panchayat.

What is the organisation of the Gram Panchayat?

Answer 1

The Gram Panchayat is the basic unit of the Panchayati Raj system and operates at the village level. It consists of members elected by the Gram Sabha, which includes all adult villagers. The head of the Gram Panchayat is called the Sarpanch, assisted by a Deputy Sarpanch. The village is divided into wards, each represented by an elected Panch. The Gram Panchayat performs various functions like maintaining sanitation, drinking water, street lighting, and implementing government welfare schemes. It holds office for five years and derives income from local taxes, government grants, and donations.