The first Panchayati Raj Act was enacted in 1959 by the state of Rajasthan.

The main objective of the Panchayati Raj Act of 1959 was to promote local self-government and empower rural communities to participate in decision-making and development.

Rajasthan was the first state to implement the Panchayati Raj system in 1959.

The three tiers of Panchayati Raj are Gram Sabha, Panchayat Samiti, and Zilla Panchayat.

The Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and has the power to approve the annual budget of the village panchayat, elect the members of the village panchayat, and discuss and decide on village development plans.

The Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj system and has the responsibility to coordinate the activities of the village panchayats, prepare and implement development plans for the block, and provide technical and financial assistance to the village panchayats.

The Zilla Panchayat is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system and has the responsibility to coordinate the activities of the panchayat samitis, prepare and implement development plans for the district, and provide technical and financial assistance to the panchayat samitis.

The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the Panchayati Raj system in India.

The main objective of the 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution is to empower rural communities and promote local self-government.

Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj.

The minimum age for contesting elections to Gram Panchayats is 18 years.

The reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions is 33%.

The term of office for elected members of Panchayati Raj institutions is 5 years.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Panchayati Raj institutions in India.

Goa has the lowest number of Panchayati Raj institutions in India.