Sovva Grama Panchayat, Dumbriguda
Sovva is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Dumbriguda Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Sovva Grama Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Badiyapadu, Demuduvalasa, and Dondalavalasa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sovva Grama Panchayat
Sovva Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badiyapadu |
| 2 | Demuduvalasa |
| 3 | Dondalavalasa |
| 4 | Gondivalasa |
| 5 | Goppilivalasa |
| 6 | Kamalabanda |
| 7 | Karakavalasa |
| 8 | Kiridivalasa |
| 9 | Malinguvalasa |
| 10 | Mallivalasa |
| 11 | Mamidivalasa |
| 12 | Morriguda |
| 13 | Panasavalasa |
| 14 | Ranginivalasa |
| 15 | Sagirivalasa |
| 16 | Sangamvalasa |
| 17 | Sovva |
| 18 | Uyyalaputtu |
| 19 | Vadiyavalasa @ Vaddevalasa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sovva Grama Panchayat
Sovva Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sovva 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)
Dumbriguda Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sovva 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 Sovva Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sovva Grama Panchayat
Where is Sovva Grama Panchayat located?
Sovva Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Dumbriguda Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Sovva Grama Panchayat?
19 villages come under Sovva Grama Panchayat: Badiyapadu, Demuduvalasa, Dondalavalasa, Gondivalasa, and Goppilivalasa and 14 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Sovva Grama Panchayat come under?
Sovva Grama Panchayat comes under Dumbriguda Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Sovva Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sovva Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sovva Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumbriguda Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sovva Grama Panchayat?
Sovva Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sovva Grama Panchayat do?
Sovva Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.