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