Question

2. What is the origin of the term 'panchayat'?
3. How are the members of the Gram Panchayat elected?​

Answer 1

2. The Sanskrit word 'Panchen' means five members. A body formed by five wise people to arbitrate and settle disputes is called 'Panchas'. Further, 'Ayatanam' denotes the place or office. So, in this sense, panchayat means an 'office of Panchas'.

3.The gram panchayat is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a Ward Member or Commissioner, also referred to as a Panch or Panchayat Member, who is directly elected by the villagers. ... The term of the elected representatives is five years.

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Answer 2

2. It is the oldest system of local government in the Indian subcontinent, and historical mentions date to the 250 CE period. The word raj means "rule" and panchayat means "assembly" (ayat) of five (panch). Traditionally panchayats consisted of wise and respected elders chosen and accepted by the local community


3. The gram panchayat is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a Ward Member or Commissioner, also referred to as a Panch or Panchayat Member, who is directly elected by the villagers. The term of the elected representatives is five years.