Zila Parishad, the highest unit of local self-government in rural area, includes four kinds of member.
1. Directly elected representatives, from teritorial constituency of Zila Parishad area.
2. Elected member of Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha of Zila Parishad area.
3. All members of Rajya Sabha registered as voters in Zila Parishad area.
4. Pradhans of all Panchayat Samiti of Zila Parishad area.