Local Government

The form of the state governments of India is generally modeled after that of the central government. Each state is headed by a governor who is appointed to a five-year term by the national president. Five states elect bicameral legislatures, and the remainder elect unicameral governing bodies. States are divided into districts, districts into subdivisions, and subdivisions into basic units called taluks or teksils.

Large cities are governed by corporations led by a mayor.

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