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pun·chayet

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  1. panchayat, panchayet, punchayetnoun

    a village council in India or southern Pakistan

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  1. punchayet

    A punchayet is a council or board in South Asia, often comprised of five people, that administers local self-government, resolves disputes, or manages social and community affairs. The system can be formal or informal and exist in both rural and urban areas. It originated in ancient India and its use has been adapted over time and across regions. The term is derived from the words "panch" meaning "five" in Sanskrit and "ayat" meaning "rule" or "government".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of punchayet in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of punchayet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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