Town Councils (Nagar Panchayats)
A Town Council (Nagar Panchayat) or Notified Area Council (NAC) in India is an urban local government body. It is established specifically in those areas that are changing from being rural areas to urban areas. Therefore, it is a form of an urban political unit that can be compared to a Municipality. An urban center that has a population of more than 11,000 and less than 25,000 people is classified as a Town Council. It consists of anywhere between 9 to 20 members based on the population of a town. A Town Council is responsible for looking after the following activities:
- Availability and maintenance of water supply
- Maintenance of drainage, sewer, and sanitation systems
- Provision of primary education
- Working on slum improvement