Tarlupadu Block, Markapuram (Andhra Pradesh)
Tarlupadu is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Tarlupadu Block consists of 16 Gram Panchayats covering 26 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Tarlupadu Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Tarlupadu Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seethanagulavaram | 2 |
| 2 | Surepalli | 1 |
| 3 | Kethagudipi | 1 |
| 4 | Ganugapenta | 1 |
| 5 | Pothalapadu | 2 |
| 6 | Ragasamudram | 1 |
| 7 | Kalujuvvalapadu | 5 |
| 8 | Jagannadhapuram | 1 |
| 9 | Thummalacheruvu | 1 |
| 10 | Tarlupadu | 2 |
| 11 | Meerjapeta | 2 |
| 12 | Gollapalli | 2 |
| 13 | Nagellamudupu | 2 |
| 14 | Chennareddypalli | 1 |
| 15 | Tadivaripalli | 1 |
| 16 | Mangalakunta | 1 |