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