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