Jarugu Grama Panchayat, Kuppam
Jarugu is a Grama Panchayat located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kuppam Mandal Parishad and Chittoor Zilla Praja Parishad. Jarugu Grama Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Bathalapalle, Chalarlapalle, and Jarugu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jarugu Grama Panchayat
Jarugu Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bathalapalle |
| 2 | Chalarlapalle |
| 3 | Jarugu |
| 4 | Porakuntlapalle |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jarugu Grama Panchayat
Jarugu Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jarugu 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)
Kuppam Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jarugu 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 Jarugu Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jarugu Grama Panchayat
Where is Jarugu Grama Panchayat located?
Jarugu Grama Panchayat is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kuppam Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Jarugu Grama Panchayat?
4 villages come under Jarugu Grama Panchayat: Bathalapalle, Chalarlapalle, Jarugu, and Porakuntlapalle.
Which Mandal Parishad does Jarugu Grama Panchayat come under?
Jarugu Grama Panchayat comes under Kuppam Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chittoor district.
Which District Panchayat does Jarugu Grama Panchayat come under?
Chittoor Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jarugu Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jarugu Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuppam Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Chittoor Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jarugu Grama Panchayat?
Jarugu Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jarugu Grama Panchayat do?
Jarugu Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.