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