Relationship between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat:

• Gram Panchayat is elected by Gram Sabha.
• The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the Gram Sabha.
• Gram Panchayat is answerable to the members of Gram Sabha.
• Gram Sabha keeps watch on the working of elected representatives of Gram Panchayat.

In some states, Gram Sabhas form committees like construction and development committees. These committees include some members of the Gram Sabha and some from the Gram Panchayat who work together to carry out specific tasks.