text: what is the "panchayati raj" system of government?what are its advantages?   panch is 5...so its a type of government consisting of 5 people in village/rural areas. these 5 people have been elected by the villagers. the panchayat administers all the activities of the panchayath. advantages- hmm..well the people who elect directly know the panch...not too sure about the advantages.