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