Question

Method of Election of Panches and the Sarpanch.

Answer 1

• The Panches of a Gram Panchayat are elected through direct elections by the adult residents of the village who are registered voters.
• Each village is divided into wards, and one Panch is elected from each ward.
• The Sarpanch is either directly elected by the voters of the entire Gram Sabha or indirectly elected by the elected Panches from among themselves, depending on the rules of the respective state.