ICSE · Grade 6
Ch. 1: Panchayati Raj System
Third tier of Indian democracy: village (Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, Nyaya Panchayat), block (Block Samiti) and district (Zila Parishad). Local self-government for participation, cooperation and village development.
14.1 Panchayati Raj System
14.2 Gram Sabha
14.3 Block Samiti
14.4 Zila Parishad
# Quick Revision
- **Panchayati Raj** = rural local self-government; **third tier** of Indian democracy
- **Village:** Gram Sabha + Gram Panchayat + Nyaya Panchayat
- **Block:** Block Samiti (BDO)
- **District:** Zila Parishad (District Collector)
- **Sarpanch** heads Gram Panchayat
- **Reservations:** SC/ST + 1/3 women
- **Aim:** participation, cooperation, self-sufficiency
## Trail Treasures
| Term | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| Panchayat | Group of five people |
| Sarpanch | Head of the panchayat |
| Nyaya Panchayat | Village judiciary |
| IAS | Indian Administrative Services |
| Five-year plan projects | Government development plans every five years |
Topics in this chapter
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14.1 Panchayati Raj System
Third tier of democracy. Panchayat = group of five. Ancient panchs; weaker under British; revived af…
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14.2 Gram Sabha
Village assembly of all adults (18+) in villages with 500+ population. Permanent body; meets twice a…
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14.2.1 Gram Panchayat
Elected body of Gram Sabha. Sarpanch and panchs. SC/ST and women reservations. Compulsory and option…
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14.2.2 Nyaya Panchayat
Village judiciary for petty civil/criminal cases. Cheap and speedy. Small fines only. Appeal to high…
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14.3 Block Samiti
Tehsil/taluka level. Groups villages. BDO implements plans. Supervises gram panchayats. Development …
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14.4 Zila Parishad
District level top tier. Headed by District Collector (IAS). Links state and block. Approves budgets…
Philosophy check
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