Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the Panchayati Raj institutions in India at the village level?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (B) Panchayat Samiti

The Panchayati Raj System in India is a three-tier system for rural local governance. At the village level, the key components are:

• Gram Sabha: The general body of village adults.

• Gram Panchayat: The elected body of representatives.

• Nyaya Panchayat (in some states): A judicial component for minor disputes.
  Whereas, the Panchayat Samiti operates at the block/intermediate level, not the village level.

• Three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj:

  1. Village Level – Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat

  2. Block Level – Panchayat Samiti

  3. District Level – Zila Parishad

• Gram Sabha includes all adult voters of the village.

• Gram Panchayat is the executive body at the village level.

• Panchayat Samiti serves as a link between Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad.

• Nyaya Panchayat handles petty civil and criminal cases; however, it is not constitutionally mandated.

• Gram Panchayat: Executive body elected by villagers.

• Gram Sabha: Legislative body consisting of registered voters of the village.

• Nyaya Panchayat: Judicial body—present in some states for quick dispute resolution.