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