What is the composition of Panchayat Samiti?
Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer
The block panchayat is known as panchayat samiti, consisting of following members:
All the Panchs and Sarpanchs of panchayats in a Block elect some members from
among themselves.
In some states, Sarpanchs are ex-officio members of panchayat samiti.
All the MLAs and MPs of the district are ex-officio members of panchayat samiti.
The Sub-divisional Magistrate and the Block Development Officers are ex-officio
members of panchayat samiti.
1/3 seats have been reserved for women as well as for SCs and STs.
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