1. It is territorial means it is of a particular locality. Usually, the areas demarcated for local bodies are village, block, district block, etc.
2. Functional: Local self-govt are functional bodies. Their functions restricted to a particular area or locality.
3. They are non-sovereign bodies: These bodies like village panchayats, town municipal councils, and city corporations are not independent and sovereign. They are subordinates to Central or State govt.
4. They enjoy autonomy to some extent: Autonomy is given to them by Central or State Govt. Their powers and functions and jurisdictions are clearly determined by the Act of Law. which establishes them.
