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