The three units of urban local governance are as follows :
1. Municipality :
Panchayat has been given the name of municipality in the town. It is set up in towns, which has die population from 10,000 to 1 lakh. Its head is called chairman.
2. Municipal Council :
Municipal Council is established in cities with population of one lakh to three lakh. It is divided into several wards. A councilor is directly elected by the public from each ward. The head of the Municipal Council is called chairperson.
3. Municipal Corporation :
Municipal Corporation is established in big cities having population of more than 3 lakh. Its head is called Mayor. Their election is done by direct or indirect method which has been prescribed by the legislature of the State Government. Their tenure is of 5 years but these elected bodies can be dissolved earlier by the motion of no confidence.
