Question

What is the difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?

Answer 1

Hint: Gram Sabha refers to a body consisting of all persons whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the panchayat at the village level. A gram panchayat is the local self government organisation in India.we will see more difference between Gram Sabha and gram panchayat in the complete question given below.

Complete answer:
The differences between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat:

Gram Panchayat	Gram Sabha
Gram panchayats in the lower tier of the Panchayati Raj date functions at the village level.	Gram Sabha is the legislative body that operates at the village level.
It is a temporary body.	It is a permanent body.
The gram panchayat consists of ward members and sarpanch.	The gram sabha consists of every person whose name is registered in the voter list of the respective village
The main objective of Gram Panchayat is to develop the village and focus on the welfare of the village.	The main objective is to help implement the development programmes and schemes of the Panchayat.
The members of the gram panchayat are directly elected by the members of Gram Sabha.	The members of Gram Sabha are not elected.

Note: Traditionally, Panchayats consist of elderly and wise people. The people of panchayats are chosen by the local community. They used to settle disputes between individuals and villagers. The leader of the panchayat is known as mukhiya aur sarpanch.