Class 6 Civics – Chapter 5
Panchayati Raj | NCERT Notes
STAGE 0: Let Us Begin (Foundation)
India has many villages 🌾
Villages also need rules and leaders to solve problems and help people.
The system of local government in villages is called Panchayati Raj.
STAGE 1: Chapter Explanation (Story Style)
What is Panchayati Raj?
Panchayati Raj is a system of local government in villages.
It helps villagers solve their problems and take decisions together.
Gram Sabha
The Gram Sabha includes all adult members of the village.
It discusses village problems and plans development work.
Gram Panchayat
The Gram Panchayat is the executive body of the village.
It is elected by the people of the village.
The head of the Gram Panchayat is called the Sarpanch.
Functions of the Gram Panchayat
- Keeping the village clean
- Maintaining water supply
- Building roads
- Helping in village development
Why is Panchayati Raj Important?
- People take part in decision-making
- Problems are solved locally
- Democracy reaches villages
STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers
Q1. What is Panchayati Raj?
Answer: Panchayati Raj is a system of local government in villages.
Q2. Who are members of the Gram Sabha?
Answer: All adult members of the village are members of the Gram Sabha.
Q3. Who is the head of the Gram Panchayat?
Answer: The Sarpanch is the head of the Gram Panchayat.
Q4. Name any two functions of the Gram Panchayat.
Answer: Keeping the village clean and maintaining water supply.
STAGE 3: Exam Questions (Easy)
Question:
Why is Panchayati Raj important?
Answer:
It helps villagers take part in decision-making
and solve local problems.
Exam Tip:
Write answers in points.
Shaktimatha CBSE Learning
Learn Slowly • Learn Happily • Learn Clearly
• Panchayati Raj is village government
• Gram Sabha includes all adults
• Sarpanch is village head
Panchayati Raj brings democracy to villages.

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