Pedabidda Grama Panchayat, Ananthagiri
Pedabidda is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Pedabidda Grama Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bandavalasa, Bhalluguda, and Cherukumadata. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pedabidda Grama Panchayat
Pedabidda Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandavalasa |
| 2 | Bhalluguda |
| 3 | Cherukumadata |
| 4 | Chimiti |
| 5 | Chittamvalasa |
| 6 | Damukurai |
| 7 | Dhanukota |
| 8 | Gummidipadu |
| 9 | Kantipuram |
| 10 | Kothavalasa |
| 11 | Medaparti |
| 12 | Nandulavalasa |
| 13 | Pedabidda |
| 14 | Samareddipalem |
| 15 | Vootamamidi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pedabidda Grama Panchayat
Pedabidda Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pedabidda 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)
Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pedabidda 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 Pedabidda Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pedabidda Grama Panchayat
Where is Pedabidda Grama Panchayat located?
Pedabidda Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Pedabidda Grama Panchayat?
15 villages come under Pedabidda Grama Panchayat: Bandavalasa, Bhalluguda, Cherukumadata, Chimiti, and Chittamvalasa and 10 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Pedabidda Grama Panchayat come under?
Pedabidda Grama Panchayat comes under Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Pedabidda Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pedabidda Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Pedabidda Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pedabidda Grama Panchayat?
Pedabidda Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pedabidda Grama Panchayat do?
Pedabidda Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.