It is an undeniable fact that we all loved the Panchayat web-series. It is one OTT web series that cuts across the clutter of content to be the best. With its small town charm that pulls us close but brings us even closer to the chaos that follows, it has made us fall in love with Phulera and its quirks. Whether it is the slow build-up Rinki And Sachiv ji’s love story, Vikas’s simplicity, or Damad ji’s graceful presence.
In fact, we feel Panchayat feels like every Indian’s personal experience that had to be captured on screen. Given that both the South Indian versions, Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam (Tamil) / Sivarapalli (Telugu) are just as popular.
If you are searching for more web series like Panchayat, search no more. Because, we have made a list of 8 web series you must watch If you like Panchayat.
Here you go:
1.Bakaiti | ZEE5 | 2025
Bakaiti is a comedy-drama set in Ghaziabad. It explores the life of a middle-class Kataria family as they navigate through changing financial and relationship dynamics. The wholesome moments that binds them together in tough moments and the perfectly timed comedy makes this web-series remotely closer to Panchayat. Do watch the web series and share you two-cents on it. Do you think it is similar to Panchayat?
2.Dupahiya | Prime Video | 2025
Dupahiya is almost like Panchayat as well as extremely distinctive and fresh. Dhadakpur village is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary being crime-free. However, right before the event, a ‘Dupahiya’ aka a motorcycle goes missing putting the family who had purchased it for dowry in a situational mess. Also, the reputation of the whole village is at stake. Watch the series as the whole village is on a mission to find the Dupahiya, either by hook or by crook.
3.Mamla Legal Hai | Netflix | 2024
As the name suggests Mamla Legal Hai is a Legal drama, however its tone is more humorous than serious. Set in Parpatganj District Court, it follows lawyers who use quirks, wit, and sarcasm unabashedly as they fight real cases, no matter the absurdness. It maintains the delicate balance between the “Juggadu” oldies and ambitious and idealistic new ones. The satarie, funny banter and comraderie between the lawyers, jugde and the entire set up of the court takes us back to remotely familiar Phulera days. Do watch Mamla Legal Hai, if you like Panchayat series.
4. Hostel Daze | Prime Video | 2019
If you are into watching light-hearted series, you cannot miss Hostel Daze. And, honestly speaking, it is an addictive series. Either you haven’t watched it all or you’ve watched it over and over again. The series follows the story of four college friends, namely, Jaat, Jhantoo, Ankit, and Chirag (Luv), and Jaat (Shubham Gaur). and their hostel life. If you want to know how boys live in hostel, this is the series you must watch. After the massive success of the series, their were 2 remakes – Hostel Days (2023) and Engga Hostel (2023).
5. Gullak | Sony Liv | 2019
Santosh Mishra is an employee at electricity division living a simple life with his family. The family’s struggles, banter, and experiences are ordinary. Yet, it feels very refreshing and different. You’ll love watching Santosh and family going about their daily duties and chores only occasionally interrupted by Bittu ki mummy and temporary setbacks. Yes, it reminds of Panchayat but also of the bygone 90s era, in a sweet way.
6. Kota Factory | Netflix | 2019
The series is set in the coaching hub for IIT entrance- Kota, Rajasthan. When 16-Year-old Vaibhav moves to Kota to prepare for his IIT entrance, he feels intense pressure navigating academics, friendships and life. The show highlights the issues of students, teachers and coaching centres all at once. Do watch, if you like Panchayat.
7. Yeh Meri Family | Prime Video | 2018
The family drama takes you back in the 90s as you watch Harshu, a 12 year old, navigating life and all that it encompasses- friendships, rivalry, school, crushes and family. The show takes us back to our school days when parental pressures were a real thing, much like 90s pop culture and childhood joys that were far away from internet or smartphones.
While these shows are not exactly like Panchayat, they are similar to it, as they carry its essence, in parts or wholly. Sometimes because of the landscaping, other times because of the perfectly timed light humour or simplicity of everyday life. Do let us know if they resonate with you?
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