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