Recognized by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992), this tier brings democracy to the grassroots level.
Panchayati Raj (Rural Areas):
A three-tier system for rural governance.
Gram Panchayat: At the village level.
Panchayat Samiti: At the block (taluka) level.
Zila Parishad: At the district level.
Municipalities (Urban Areas):
A three-type system for urban governance.
Nagar Panchayat: For areas transitioning from rural to urban.
Municipal Council (Nagar Palika): For smaller cities.
Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam): For large metropolitan cities.