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About The Book: Village Government in British India" examines the structure, administration, and evolution of local governance under British colonial rule. The book explores traditional self-governing village institutions, their transformation due to British policies, and the impact of colonial rule on rural administration. It delves into the role of village headmen, panchayats, and land revenue systems, highlighting the shift from indigenous governance to centralized control. The work critically assesses the effects of British rule on rural self-sufficiency and local autonomy. This study serves as an essential resource for understanding the intersection of colonial policies and village administration in India’s political and social landscape. About The Author: John Matthai (1886–1959) was an Indian economist and statesman who served as the first Railway Minister and later as Finance Minister of independent India. A graduate of the University of Madras and Oxford, he played a key role in shaping India's early economic policies, presenting two Budgets before resigning in 1950 over policy differences. He was the first Chairman of the State Bank of India and the founding President of NCAER. Matthai also served as Vice Chancellor of Mumbai and Kerala universities. Honored with the Padma Vibhushan, his legacy includes contributions to finance, education, and economic research in India. The Title 'Village Government In British India written/authored/edited by John Matthai', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370149595 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 235 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.