Here’s a complete guide on Gram Panchayat Expenditure — how money is spent, what it’s used for, and how you can check this information online and offline.
What is Gram Panchayat Expenditure?
Gram Panchayat Expenditure refers to the spending done by the Panchayat using government grants, scheme funds, and local revenue for development, services, and administration in the village.
Sources of Gram Panchayat Funds (Income)
Before knowing how it’s spent, here’s where the money comes from:
Central Government Funds
- MGNREGA wages
- PMAY-G housing
- Swachh Bharat Mission
- 15th Finance Commission grants
State Government Funds
- Rural roads, pensions, housing
- Minor irrigation and water supply
Local Revenue
- House tax
- Water charges
- Fees from markets, fairs, or shops
Where is Gram Panchayat Money Spent? (Main Heads of Expenditure)
| Expense Type | Details |
|---|---|
| MGNREGA | Wages, materials, worksite facilities |
| PMAY-G | Housing construction payments |
| Sanitation | Building toilets, waste disposal, drainage |
| Water Supply | Hand pumps, borewells, pipelines |
| Roads & Streets | Repairing, constructing village roads |
| Electricity | Street lights, wiring maintenance |
| Health & Hygiene | Spraying for mosquitoes, first aid kits |
| Education Support | Anganwadi repairs, school toilets |
| Salaries | Panchayat secretary, workers |
| Public Assets | Community halls, cremation grounds, libraries |
How to Check Gram Panchayat Expenditure Details Online
Step-by-step Guide (Using eGramSwaraj Portal)
🔗 Website: https://egramswaraj.gov.in
Steps:
- Go to egramswaraj.gov.in
- Click on “Reports” > “Finance & Accounting”
- Choose your:
- State
- District
- Block
- Gram Panchayat
- Select Financial Year
- Click Submit
You’ll see:
- Receipts and Payments Report
- Voucher Summary
- Expenditure by Head
- Scheme-wise and Work-wise Expenses
Expenditure For Gram panchayat Fund
You can even download PDF reports or print them for records.
Other Portals
- nrega.nic.in – For MGNREGA-specific wage & material payments
- auditonline.gov.in – Panchayat audit reports
Types of Reports Available
| Report Type | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Receipts & Payments Report | Total income vs total expenditure |
| Scheme-wise Expenditure | How much spent under each scheme (MGNREGA, PMAY, etc.) |
| Voucher Details | Itemized bills, date-wise expenses |
| Asset Creation Report | Whether money used to create assets (roads, toilets, etc.) |
| Audit Report | If Panchayat used money as per rules |
You can:
- Attend Gram Sabha to see budget and expenditure
- Ask Panchayat to show work registers and vouchers
- File RTI (Right to Information) to get records
- Use online reports to compare planned vs actual spending
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Money spent but no work done | Check reports, raise issue in Gram Sabha |
| Delayed payments (MGNREGA, PMAY) | Check online status, complain to BDO |
| No access to data | Use RTI or eGramSwaraj reports |
Just tell me:
- State
- District
- Block
- Gram Panchayat name
