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