Gannela Grama Panchayat, Araku Valley
Gannela is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Araku Valley Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Gannela Grama Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Amalaguda, Cheedivalasa, and Chellubadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gannela Grama Panchayat
Gannela Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amalaguda |
| 2 | Cheedivalasa |
| 3 | Chellubadi |
| 4 | Dappuguda |
| 5 | Gannela |
| 6 | Gojara |
| 7 | Kaguvalasa |
| 8 | Kamalabanda |
| 9 | Kamalatota |
| 10 | Kandulaguddi |
| 11 | Kentubade |
| 12 | Kosiguda |
| 13 | Kottavalasa |
| 14 | Kuruseela |
| 15 | Polamguda |
| 16 | Pooluguda |
| 17 | Pujaribanda |
| 18 | Ramakrishnanagar |
| 19 | Rampuduvalasa |
| 20 | Sabaka |
| 21 | Tadaka |
| 22 | Totavalasa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gannela Grama Panchayat
Gannela Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gannela 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)
Araku Valley Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gannela 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 Gannela Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gannela Grama Panchayat
Where is Gannela Grama Panchayat located?
Gannela Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Araku Valley Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Gannela Grama Panchayat?
22 villages come under Gannela Grama Panchayat: Amalaguda, Cheedivalasa, Chellubadi, Dappuguda, and Gannela and 17 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Gannela Grama Panchayat come under?
Gannela Grama Panchayat comes under Araku Valley Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Gannela Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gannela Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Gannela Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Araku Valley Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gannela Grama Panchayat?
Gannela Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gannela Grama Panchayat do?
Gannela Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.