The Odisha Panchayati Raj system has how many tiers?

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The Odisha Panchayati Raj system has three tiers: Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat and Zilla Parishad.

  • Gram Panchayat is the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj system. It is constituted for a village or a group of villages. The members of the Gram Panchayat are elected by the people of the village. The Gram Panchayat is responsible for the development of the village.
  • Block Panchayat is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj system. It is constituted for a group of Gram Panchayats. The members of the Block Panchayat are elected by the people of the Block. The Block Panchayat is responsible for the development of the Block.
  • Zilla Parishad is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system. It is constituted for a district. The members of the Zilla Parishad are elected by the people of the district. The Zilla Parishad is responsible for the development of the district.

The Odisha Panchayati Raj system is a democratic system of governance. It is based on the principle of decentralization. The Panchayati Raj system is responsible for the development of the villages, Blocks and districts.