# Panchayat (2020–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/panchayat/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 95% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 94% |
| Creator | The Viral Fever |
| Platform | Prime Video |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 4 (32 episodes) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Country | India |

## Quick answer

Panchayat (2020–present) is a Comedy, Drama series created by The Viral Fever, streaming on Prime Video. It holds a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (92%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.9/10), TMDB fan (94%) across 4 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 95%.

## Celluloid verdict

One of the most beloved Indian streaming series ever made — a gentle, impeccably observed village comedy whose warmth, deadpan writing and ensemble playing have made it a phenomenon far beyond its modest setting.

## Synopsis

An engineering graduate reluctantly takes a job as secretary of a village council in rural Uttar Pradesh, trading city ambitions for power cuts, petty feuds and stubbornly lovable locals. Across four seasons, Phulera's gentle absurdities become a wry education in how India actually works.

## Cast

Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Panchayat worth watching?**
Yes — Panchayat earns a 89% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 92%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.9/10, TMDB fan 94%. Audience snapshot is separate (95%). One of the most beloved Indian streaming series ever made — a gentle, impeccably observed village comedy whose warmth, deadpan writing and ensemble playing have made it a phenomenon far beyond its modest setting.

**Why is Panchayat so highly rated?**
Panchayat scores 89% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 92/100, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 94%. The separate audience snapshot is 95%. One of the most beloved Indian streaming series ever made — a gentle, impeccably observed village comedy whose warmth, deadpan writing and ensemble playing have made it a phenomenon far beyond its modest setting. See the full breakdown on the Panchayat series page.

**Is Panchayat on Netflix?**
No — Panchayat is not on Netflix. It streams on Prime Video, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Prime Video. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Panchayat on Prime Video?**
Yes — Panchayat is available on Prime Video in many regions (catalogued under Prime Video on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Prime Video app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Panchayat come out?**
Panchayat first aired in 2020 and is still running (2020–present). Created by The Viral Fever; it streams on Prime Video today.

**How many seasons of Panchayat are there?**
Panchayat has 4 seasons across 32 episodes (2020–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Panchayat?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Panchayat’s 32 episodes take roughly 24 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Panchayat?**
Panchayat streams on Prime Video in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Prime Video. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Panchayat?**
Panchayat stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy. Created by The Viral Fever.

**How many episodes are in Panchayat?**
Panchayat has 32 episodes across 4 seasons (2020–present).

**What is Panchayat about?**
An engineering graduate reluctantly takes a job as secretary of a village council in rural Uttar Pradesh, trading city ambitions for power cuts, petty feuds and stubbornly lovable locals. Across four seasons, Phulera's gentle absurdities become a wry education in how India actually works.

**Who created Panchayat?**
Panchayat was created by The Viral Fever. It is a comedy, drama series from India, primarily in Hindi.

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