The document discusses key aspects of villages in India. It notes that villages have historically played an important role in Indian society and culture, with approximately 67% of India's population still residing in villages. The document defines a village community as a group of people living in a defined geographic area, characterized by shared consciousness, lifestyle, and social interactions. It outlines several characteristics of traditional Indian villages, including their small size, intimate social relations, social homogeneity, informal social control through local governments and panchayat systems, dominance of joint families, agricultural occupations, and faith in religion. The document also examines several changes that have impacted villages in India in recent decades, such as changes to the caste system, family structures, marriage customs

1. Dr. Vikas Nandal
Assistant Professor
Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat

2. Villages play an important part in Indian life.
From Pre-historic times, the villages has been
enjoying an important place as the unit of
Indian social structure.
India can rightly be called a land of villages.
¾ of the population of India resides in more
then 5.58 lakhs villages.
67% population in India still lives in villages.
 A village community may be defined as a group of
people living in a definite geographical area,
characterised by consciousness of kind, common life
styles and various intensive social interaction.

3. Characteristics of Villages
 Small Size of the village community.
 Intimate Relations- (Face to Face contact)
 Social Homogeneity – Simple life style
 Informal Social Control-
 Local Self Government
 Panchayat System
 Dominance of Joint Family
 Occupation- Dominance of Agriculture associated
with different works.
 Faith in Religion
 Self Sufficiency
 Widespread

4. Changes in Villages
 Caste System
 Jajmani System
 Status of Women's
 Mobility- Changes in Occupation and status
 Family System- Joint to Nuclear
 Marriage System
 Inter-caste marriages are rare
 Selection of Mate
 Expenditure
 Living Standards
 Food
 Dress

5.  Economic System
 Jobs (Govt./ Private)
 New scientific Instruments used in agriculture
 Rural Cooperative Societies for credit to farmers.
 Political System
 Political knowledge due to T.V., Radio, Social Media,
Print Media.
 Fighting Elections