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