Balapam Grama Panchayat, Chintapalle
Balapam is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintapalle Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Balapam Grama Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Balapam, Buradamamidi, and Burugubailu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balapam Grama Panchayat
Balapam Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balapam |
| 2 | Buradamamidi |
| 3 | Burugubailu |
| 4 | Cheruvuru |
| 5 | Digavalasapalle |
| 6 | Digijanaba |
| 7 | Egajanaba |
| 8 | Egavalasapalle |
| 9 | Itikabedda |
| 10 | Joheru |
| 11 | Kappagondhi |
| 12 | Korukonda |
| 13 | Kudumulu |
| 14 | Lammadampalle |
| 15 | Mandipalle |
| 16 | Rallagedda |
| 17 | Rallagedda Kothuru |
| 18 | Tadlapalle |
| 19 | Tokapadu |
| 20 | Turamamidi |
| 21 | Veeravaram |
| 22 | Velamjuvvi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balapam Grama Panchayat
Balapam Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balapam Grama Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Chintapalle Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balapam Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balapam Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balapam Grama Panchayat
Where is Balapam Grama Panchayat located?
Balapam Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintapalle Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Balapam Grama Panchayat?
22 villages come under Balapam Grama Panchayat: Balapam, Buradamamidi, Burugubailu, Cheruvuru, and Digavalasapalle and 17 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Balapam Grama Panchayat come under?
Balapam Grama Panchayat comes under Chintapalle Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Balapam Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balapam Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Balapam Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Chintapalle Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balapam Grama Panchayat?
Balapam Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balapam Grama Panchayat do?
Balapam Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.