Local self government at village level consists of a three tiered structure. This includes the Gram panchayat, the Panchayat Samiti and the Zilla Parishad. The urban areas have their own municipal corporations.
The Gram Panchayat looks after administration and development at village level. It is an elected body with a sarpanch as its head. The members are elected by the Gram Sabha which comprises all adult members of the village.
The functions of Panchayat bodies are as follows:
Implementing agricultural development
Supplying drinking water
Construction and maintenance of roads
Development of cottage industries and cooperative societies
Running schools in villages
Starting Primary Health CentersThe Panchayat Samiti is the body at block or taluka level. It is the link between the gram panchayat and district administration.
Gram Sabha makes the Gram Panchayat play its role and responsibility. It is a place where all plans for the work of the Gram Panchayat are placed before the people. Gram Sabha prevents the panchayats from doing wrong things like misusing money on favouring certain people. It plays an important role in keeping an eye on the elected representatives. The construction and maintenance of water sources,road,drainage,school building and other common sources. Levying and collection of local taxes. Executing Governmental schemes related to generation of employment in the village.
