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