Panchayati Raj

The Zila Parishad operates at the district level and oversees all Panchayat Samitis within the district. It coordinates development plans, allocates funds from state and central government schemes (like MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana), supervises block-level bodies, and maintains district roads, hospitals, and secondary schools. Members are elected from territorial constituencies at the district level.

The Panchayat Samiti functions at the block or taluka level, bridging the gap between village and district governance. It coordinates development programs for the block, manages primary health centers, implements agricultural programs, oversees primary education, and manages block-level infrastructure. Members include all Sarpanches of Gram Panchayats in the block plus directly elected members.

The Gram Panchayat is the foundation of rural self-governance, covering one or a cluster of villages. The Sarpanch is directly elected by the village voters. It maintains village roads, manages drinking water supply, sanitation, and street lighting. It collects local taxes and fees, implements government welfare schemes, resolves minor disputes through the Gram Sabha (village assembly where all registered voters can participate), and maintains birth/death records.