Downuru Grama Panchayat, Koyyuru
Downuru is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Koyyuru Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Downuru Grama Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Dharmavaram, Downuru, and Gummadimanupalem. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Downuru Grama Panchayat
Downuru Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dharmavaram |
| 2 | Downuru |
| 3 | Gummadimanupalem |
| 4 | Rabbasingi |
| 5 | Rellalapalem |
| 6 | Suddalapalem |
| 7 | Thatimanubanda |
| 8 | Tulabada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Downuru Grama Panchayat
Downuru Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Downuru 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)
Koyyuru Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Downuru 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 Downuru Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Downuru Grama Panchayat
Where is Downuru Grama Panchayat located?
Downuru Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Koyyuru Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Downuru Grama Panchayat?
8 villages come under Downuru Grama Panchayat: Dharmavaram, Downuru, Gummadimanupalem, Rabbasingi, Rellalapalem, Suddalapalem, Thatimanubanda, and Tulabada.
Which Mandal Parishad does Downuru Grama Panchayat come under?
Downuru Grama Panchayat comes under Koyyuru Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Downuru Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Downuru Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Downuru Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Koyyuru Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Downuru Grama Panchayat?
Downuru Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Downuru Grama Panchayat do?
Downuru Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.