Indian Local Bodies



Local Bodies at a Glance 2023

Indian Local Bodies are administrative units of India and part for local self government of local affairs in India. The Constitution of India has given recognition to local government bodies as well as states can also have their own local government body legislation. Constitution of India also allowed for the formation of Traditional Local Bodies as autonomous administrative divisions which have autonomy within their respective states. Local body representatives are elected by the local people.

Indian Local bodies are divided into three categories i.e. Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Rural Local Bodies (RLB) and Traditional Local Bodies (TLB). There are total 24 types of local bodies of which 8 are Urban Local Body types, 3 are Rural Local Body types and 13 are Traditional Local Body types.

There are total 283976 local government bodies in India out of which 4852 are Urban Local Bodies, 262996 are Rural Local Bodies and 16128 are Traditional Local Bodies.



State wise Total Local Bodies

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS (আন্দামান এবং নিকোবর দ্বীপপুঞ্জ)
  • Urban Local Bodies 1
  • Rural Local Bodies 79
  • Traditional Local Bodies 201
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 3
ANDHRA PRADESH (ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్)
  • Urban Local Bodies 187
  • Rural Local Bodies 13998
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 43
ARUNACHAL PRADESH (अरुणाचल प्रदेश)
  • Urban Local Bodies 35
  • Rural Local Bodies 2133
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 27
ASSAM (আসাম)
  • Urban Local Bodies 105
  • Rural Local Bodies 2416
  • Traditional Local Bodies 469
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 60
BIHAR (बिहार)
  • Urban Local Bodies 251
  • Rural Local Bodies 8732
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 68
CHANDIGARH (चंडीगढ़)
  • Urban Local Bodies 1
  • Rural Local Bodies 0
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 0
CHHATTISGARH (छत्तीसगढ)
  • Urban Local Bodies 192
  • Rural Local Bodies 11829
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 41
DELHI (दिल्ली)
  • Urban Local Bodies 15
  • Rural Local Bodies 0
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 0
GOA (गोवा)
  • Urban Local Bodies 14
  • Rural Local Bodies 193
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 3
GUJARAT (ગુજરાત)
  • Urban Local Bodies 166
  • Rural Local Bodies 14640
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 71
HARYANA (हरियाणा)
  • Urban Local Bodies 90
  • Rural Local Bodies 6384
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 28
HIMACHAL PRADESH (हिमाचल प्रदेश)
  • Urban Local Bodies 68
  • Rural Local Bodies 3708
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 18
JAMMU AND KASHMIR (जम्मू और कश्मीर)
  • Urban Local Bodies 80
  • Rural Local Bodies 4586
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 14
JHARKHAND (झारखंड)
  • Urban Local Bodies 52
  • Rural Local Bodies 4633
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 39
KARNATAKA (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ)
  • Urban Local Bodies 320
  • Rural Local Bodies 6222
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 70
KERALA (കേരളം)
  • Urban Local Bodies 94
  • Rural Local Bodies 1107
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 8
LADAKH (लद्दाख)
  • Urban Local Bodies 2
  • Rural Local Bodies 226
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 2
LAKSHADWEEP (लक्षद्वीप)
  • Urban Local Bodies 0
  • Rural Local Bodies 11
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 0
MADHYA PRADESH (मध्य प्रदेश)
  • Urban Local Bodies 416
  • Rural Local Bodies 23431
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 75
MAHARASHTRA (महाराष्ट्र)
  • Urban Local Bodies 409
  • Rural Local Bodies 28308
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 63
MANIPUR (मणिपुरी)
  • Urban Local Bodies 30
  • Rural Local Bodies 167
  • Traditional Local Bodies 3657
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 7
MEGHALAYA (मेघालय)
  • Urban Local Bodies 12
  • Rural Local Bodies 0
  • Traditional Local Bodies 9043
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 12
MIZORAM (मिजोरम)
  • Urban Local Bodies 26
  • Rural Local Bodies 0
  • Traditional Local Bodies 834
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 11
NAGALAND (नगालैंड)
  • Urban Local Bodies 44
  • Rural Local Bodies 0
  • Traditional Local Bodies 1291
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 1
ODISHA (उड़ीसा)
  • Urban Local Bodies 115
  • Rural Local Bodies 7138
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 34
PUDUCHERRY (पुदुचेरी)
  • Urban Local Bodies 5
  • Rural Local Bodies 118
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 2
PUNJAB (पंजाब)
  • Urban Local Bodies 169
  • Rural Local Bodies 13414
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 39
RAJASTHAN (राजस्थान RAJASTHAN)
  • Urban Local Bodies 237
  • Rural Local Bodies 11660
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 56
SIKKIM (सिक्किम)
  • Urban Local Bodies 7
  • Rural Local Bodies 204
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 6
TAMIL NADU (தமிழ்நாடு)
  • Urban Local Bodies 667
  • Rural Local Bodies 12949
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 78
TELANGANA (తెలంగాణ)
  • Urban Local Bodies 147
  • Rural Local Bodies 13341
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 61
THE DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU (दादरा और नगर हवेली और दमन और दीव)
  • Urban Local Bodies 3
  • Rural Local Bodies 41
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 3
TRIPURA (ত্রিপুরা)
  • Urban Local Bodies 20
  • Rural Local Bodies 634
  • Traditional Local Bodies 632
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 10
UTTARAKHAND (उत्तराखंड)
  • Urban Local Bodies 112
  • Rural Local Bodies 7899
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 17
UTTAR PRADESH (उत्तर प्रदेश)
  • Urban Local Bodies 763
  • Rural Local Bodies 59090
  • Traditional Local Bodies 0
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 25
WEST BENGAL (পশ্চিমবঙ্গ)
  • Urban Local Bodies 132
  • Rural Local Bodies 3705
  • Traditional Local Bodies 1
  • Parliamentary / Assembly Constituencies 48


Local Body Types

There are three Local Governament Body types;

1. Urban Local Bodies of India

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  1. Municipal Corporations
  2. Municipality
  3. Notified Area Council
  4. Town Panchayat
  5. Cantonment Board
  6. NCT Municipal Council
  7. City Municipal Council
  8. Town Municipal Council
2. Rural Local Bodies of India

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  1. District Panchayat
  2. Intermediate Panchayat
  3. Village Panchayat
3. Traditional Local Bodies of India

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  1. Autonomous District Council
  2. Village Council
  3. Village Development Board
  4. Tripura Tribal areas Autonomous District Council
  5. Block Advisory Council
  6. VCDC
  7. Village Development Committee
  8. Village Authority
  9. Territorial Council
  10. Tribal Council
  11. Constitutional Body
  12. Village Employment Council
  13. Area Employment Council


About

Local government bodies are important for a number of reasons. Some of the key benefits of local government include:

  • Responsiveness: Local government bodies are typically closer to the community and are therefore more responsive to the needs and concerns of their constituents. They are better able to address local issues and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
  • Decentralization: Local government bodies allow for decentralization of power and decision-making, which can lead to more efficient and effective governance. This is because local government bodies are able to make decisions that are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of their communities.
  • Community involvement: Local government bodies provide an opportunity for members of the community to get involved in the governance of their region or locality. This can help to build stronger, more cohesive communities and can foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among residents.
  • Service delivery: Local government bodies are responsible for providing a range of important services and facilities to their communities, such as schools, libraries, parks, and waste management. These services can have a significant impact on the quality of life of community members.
  • Economic development: Local government bodies can play a key role in promoting economic development in their communities. They may provide support and resources to local businesses and may work to attract new businesses and investment to the area.

Overall, local government bodies are an essential part of the governance of communities around the world. They are responsible for addressing the needs and concerns of their constituents and for ensuring that the services and facilities provided to the community are of high quality.

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