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