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