The middle act introduces the village politics. The local Pradhan (Neena Gupta) is a silent, wise old woman, but her power is wielded by her lazy husband, Manju Devi’s husband. Episode 3 introduces the comedic rivalry with Babloo Bhaiya —the local goon. Episodes 4 and 5 showcase the social issues of rural India, including a lack of proper medical facilities (a hilarious yet tragic visit to a quack doctor) and an internet viral video that gets the panchayat into trouble.
Panchayat is a web series that revolves around the life of Abhishek Tripathi, a young engineer who is appointed as the secretary of the Panchayat (village council) in the fictional village of Phulera, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The show explores the intricacies of rural life, politics, and human relationships, making it a refreshing watch. panchayat season 1 total episodes full
Upon release, Season 1 received:
Episode 8 — "The End or A New Beginning" (approx. 38 min) The middle act introduces the village politics
Panchayat Season 1: Complete Episode Guide and Series Overview Episodes 4 and 5 showcase the social issues