What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

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Gram sabha	Gram panchayat
(i) Grama Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a panchayat. Every adult man and woman in village who has attained the age of 18 years or above are the members of the Gram Sabha.	(i) A Gram Panchayat is formed in a village with an approximate population of about 300 people.The members of the Gram Sabha elect some representatives from themselves to form Gram Panchayat.
(ii) The number of members can be between 100 to 1000.The members and the body are permanent.	(ii) The number of members can be from 7 to 31. Ward members ,panchs and panchayat president are the members of the Gram Panchayat.
(iii) There is no concept of reservation.	(iii) Out of total, l/3rd seats are reserved for women and some for scheduled caste and schedule tribes.

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