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Rural Administration

Subject: Social Issues

Book: Civics - Class 6 (Social and Political Life - I)

Rural administration deals with maintaining law and order, resolving land disputes, and delivering public services in villages. Students learn about key officials such as the Patwari, who keeps land records, and the Station House Officer (SHO), responsible for policing the area. The topic highlights how collaborations between administrative officers and local bodies ensure timely solutions to issues like boundary conflicts or water sharing. Through illustrative examples, learners see how transparency and community involvement are crucial for efficient governance in rural areas.

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