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