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