Which is the urban local body that administers a city with a population of more than 100,000, but less than 1,000,000?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Nagar Palika (Municipality)
Explanation:
. According to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, urban local bodies are categorized based on the size and nature of the urban area.
. A Nagar Palika (also known as a Municipal Council) is established for a smaller urban area. . It typically administers cities with a population of more than 100,000 but less than 1,000,000 (10 lakhs).
. The members of a Nagar Palika are directly elected by the people from various wards of the city for a term of five years.
. It is headed by a President/Chairperson, and its administrative affairs are managed by a Chief Officer appointed by the state government.
Information Booster:
. Article 243Q of the Constitution mandates the constitution of three types of municipalities: Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation.
. The transition from a rural to an urban area is governed by factors like population density, revenue generated for local administration, and percentage of employment in non-agricultural activities.
Additional Knowledge: Gram Panchayat (Option a)
. It is the basic unit of rural local self-government (Panchayati Raj) at the village level, not an urban body.
Mahanagar Palika (Option c)
. Also known as a Municipal Corporation, it is established for larger urban areas with a population generally exceeding 1,000,000 (10 lakhs).
Nagar Panchayat (Option d)
. It is a body for a transitional area, which is an area in transition from rural to urban, usually with a population between 11,000 and 100,000.