Devapuram Grama Panchayat, Paderu
Devapuram is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Paderu Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Devapuram Grama Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Antilova, Arjapuram, and Dabbapadu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Devapuram Grama Panchayat
Devapuram Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Antilova |
| 2 | Arjapuram |
| 3 | Dabbapadu |
| 4 | Devapuram |
| 5 | Hanumanthapuram |
| 6 | Jeelugupadu |
| 7 | Kangedda |
| 8 | Kotha Valasapadu |
| 9 | Mulagalapalem |
| 10 | Pandigunta |
| 11 | Pulusumamidi |
| 12 | Taragam |
| 13 | Tummalapalem |
| 14 | Valasamamidi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Devapuram Grama Panchayat
Devapuram Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Devapuram 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)
Paderu Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Devapuram 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 Devapuram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Devapuram Grama Panchayat
Where is Devapuram Grama Panchayat located?
Devapuram Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Paderu Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Devapuram Grama Panchayat?
14 villages come under Devapuram Grama Panchayat: Antilova, Arjapuram, Dabbapadu, Devapuram, and Hanumanthapuram and 9 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Devapuram Grama Panchayat come under?
Devapuram Grama Panchayat comes under Paderu Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Devapuram Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Devapuram Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Devapuram Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Paderu Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Devapuram Grama Panchayat?
Devapuram Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Devapuram Grama Panchayat do?
Devapuram Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.