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