Panchayat
📖 Definition
the elected council of elders who govern a village in India and make decisions about local matters. The word comes from the Sanskrit for five, as traditionally five respected elders formed the council. Their word carries significant authority in rural communities.
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"the elected council of elders who govern a village in India and make decisions about local matters. The word comes from the Sanskrit for five, as traditionally five respected elders formed the council. Their word carries significant authority in rural communities."
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