what is different b/w the gram sabha and the gram panchayat
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Gram Sabha is the general assembly of all the people of a village, who have attained the age of 18 years and their name is entered in the voter list. The executive committee of the Gram Sabha is known as Gram Panchayat which consists of the representatives elected by the Sabha.
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Differences between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat are mentioned below:
Gram Sabha
1. It is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a panchayat.
2. It covers one or a few villages
3. There is no concept of reservation
4. It is a permanent body
Gram Panchayat
1. Gram Panchayat is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha for a period of five years.
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2. It is divided into wards. Each ward is represented by an elected representative known as Ward Member (Panch).
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3. A few seats are reserved for women and the people belonging to the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes.
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4. It is elected for a term of 5 years.