Which Article of the Constitution deals with powers, authorities and responsibilities of Panchayats?

The correct answer is 243G.​

• Panchayati Raj means Rural Self-Governance System.
• It has been established for the creation of democracy at the grassroots level in all the states of India.
• Article 243G Constitution of India deals with powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
• This article gives powers to panchayat raj bodies to prepare and implement the plans for social and economic development.

Key Points

• Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was made for Panchayati Raj system in India; which submitted its report in 1957.
• First of all the Panchayati Raj system was established in Rajasthan (2nd October 1959 at Nagaur).

Additional Information

• The Panchayati Raj is a system of local governance in which gram panchayats are the basic units of local administration.
• The system has three levels:
  • Gram Panchayat (village level)
  • Panchayat Samiti (block level)
  • Zila Parishad (district level)
• It was formalized in 1992.
• 73rd amendment to the Indian Constitution paved the way for it.