Class 6 Social Science Chapter 11, Grassroots Democracy – Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas, explores India’s three-tier Panchayati Raj system—Gram Panchayat (and Gram Sabha), Panchayat Samiti (Block level), and Zila Parishad (District level)—alongside exemplary Sarpanchs, Child-Friendly Panchayats and Kautilya’s ancient Arthashastra.
What Class 6 Social Science Chapter 11 Covers
Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat & Exemplary Sarpanchs explains how adult villagers form the Gram Sabha to elect the Gram Panchayat headed by a Sarpanch / Pradhan (assisted by the Panchayat Secretary and Patwari, with one-third seats reserved for women), and profiles exemplary Sarpanchs: Dnyaneshwar Kamble (transgender Sarpanch of Tarangfal), Vandana Bahadur Maida (first female Bhil Sarpanch of Khankhandvi), and Popatrao Pawar (water conservation in Hiware Bazar).
Child-Friendly Panchayats, Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad highlights Bal Sabhas and Bal Panchayats in Maharashtra, Sikkim’s Sangkhu Radhu Khandu, and the Children’s Parliament in Rajasthan, then explains the Block-level Panchayat Samiti and District-level Zila Parishad (including roads under PMGSY) and Kautilya’s four-tier rural administration.
Exercises in Chapter 11
- Before we move on … chapter summary points and Questions, activities and projects.
- LET’S EXPLORE and THINK ABOUT IT classroom inquiry tasks.
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FAQ
What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system in India?
Gram Panchayat at the village level (base), Panchayat Samiti at the block/mandal level (middle), and Zila Parishad at the district level (apex).
What is the role of the Gram Sabha in a village?
The Gram Sabha consists of all registered adult voters of a village (or group of villages) who meet directly to discuss local issues, approve development plans and hold the Gram Panchayat accountable.