Question

Who elects a Block Chairman or Block Paramukh? What are his responsibility?

Answer 1

The Block Pramukh (president) of Panchayat Samiti (Block) is a tier of the panchayat raj system. It is a rural local government body at the tahsil (taluka) level in India. It works for the villages of the tahsil that together are called a development block. The Panchayat Samiti is the link between the gram panchayat (village council) and the zila parishad (district board).[4] There are a number of variations in the name of this institution in the various states. For example, it is known as Chetra Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh, Mandal Praja Parishad in Andhra Pradesh, Taluka Panchayat in Gujarat, and Mandal Panchayat in Karnataka.

Answer 2

Answer:

The samiti is elected for five years and is headed by a Block Pramukh ( President ) elected by the members of the Panchayat Simiti.

Explanation:

The Block Pramukh ( President ) of Panchayat Samiti ( Block ) is a tier of the panchayati raj system . It is a rural local govt. body at the tahsil ( taluka ) level in INDIA .