The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj : 

Panchayati Raj has been given a three-dimensional form in India. It has the Gram Panchayat at the village level, the Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and the District Council at the District level, as described below :

1. Gram Panchayat : 

Gram panchayat is the smallest unit of local self-government in rural areas. Gram Panchatyat is divided into at least 9 wards. The head of the village Panchayat is called the Sarpanch who is elected directly by the voters of Panchayat area; Voters of each ward elect one Panch. Tenure of Gram Panchayat Secretary is 5 years. In the village Panchayat the post of panchayat secretary is in the form of a government representative. The main task of the village Panchayat is to implement rural development related activities in Panchayat area.

2. Panchayat Samiti : 

The Panchayat Samiti is the middle level institution of Panchayat Raj System in which there are representatives elected by the public, who select the head and the sub-head of their own. As administrators, there are development officers and other employees. Its tenure is also for 5 years. Its main work is to prepare annual plans and to implement and evaluate rural development programs.

3. District Council : 

It is the Supreme institution of Panchayati Raj System. Its members are elected directly. Its head is called District head. The term of the Zila Parishad is of 5 years. As for the administration, there are Chief Executives and state employees. Its main work is to maintain coordination between all the Gram Panchayats and Panchayat Samitis of the district.