Which tier of government is primarily responsible for rural local governance?

Municipal Corporation

Gram Panchayat

State Assembly

District Collector

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B. Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat is the elected body that governs locality in rural areas, making decisions on various local issues.

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