This document provides information about local self-government in rural and urban areas in India. It explains that in rural areas, local self-government is called Gram Panchayat, while in urban areas it is called Municipal Corporation or Municipality. It then describes the different tiers of local government in rural areas, including Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zilla Parishad. It provides details on the structure, functions, and reservations for women and marginalized groups at each level of rural local government. For urban areas, it outlines Nagar Panchayat for small urban centers, Municipal Council for areas with 100,000-10,00,000 people, and Municipal Corporation for cities with over