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The king shall establish a sangrahaṇa (a sub-district head quarters) for every 10 villages; a kārvaṭika (district headquarters) for every 100 villages; a droṇamukha for every 400 villages; and a sthānīya (provincial headquarters) for every 800 villages. Which type of administrative structure is described in Arthashastra?

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Arthashastra outlines a structured administration, assigning roles for village clusters: sangrahana (sub-district) for 10 villages, karvatika (district) for 100, dronamukha for 400, and sthaniya (province) for 800 villages, supporting efficient governance.

Class 6 NCERT Social Science Governance and Democracy Chapter 11 Grassroots Democracy – Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas

class 6 Social Science Textbook Chapter 11 question answer

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  1. The Arthashastra describes an organized governance model where every 10 villages report to a sub-district headquarters (sangrahana), 100 to a district headquarters (karvatika), 400 to a larger district center (dronamukha), and 800 to a provincial headquarters (sthaniya). This hierarchical structure facilitates efficient resource management, local administration, and governance. By grouping villages into manageable clusters, this ancient system anticipated modern administrative principles, promoting a decentralized yet cohesive governance model that enhances oversight and coordination.

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