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