Question

The village of Murphy is developing rapidly. It's anticipated that very soon the small village of Murphy will turn into a town.
Locals are worried about the efficiency of administration now that it's transforming from a village to an urban settlement.

1. Can you name the governing body that can look after the village of Murphy?
2. What are its main functions?
3. Briefly explain the nature of its composition.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Identify the governing body for the village of Murphy
• Main functions of the governing body.
• Nature of its composition

Solution:
The administration of villages that are in the process of becoming towns are taken care of by a local government body known as Nagar Panchayat.
In this case, the village of Murphy is rapidly urbanizing, hence it will be governed by a Nagar Panchayat.
The main functions of the Nagar Panchayat include looking after

• Water supply and drainage
• Cleaning of streets and streetlights
• Sanitation
• Health
• Primary education
• Slum improvement etc.

As with other local bodies, elections to a Nagar Panchayat are held every five years. The elected members choose a President and a Vice-President from among themselves.
The number of members of the Nagar Panchayat varies between 9 and 20 depending upon the population of the area.