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