Gangapalem Grama Panchayat, Yerragondapalem
Gangapalem is a Grama Panchayat located in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Yerragondapalem Mandal Parishad and Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad. Gangapalem Grama Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Ganga Palem, Gollavidipi, and Lalapuram. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gangapalem Grama Panchayat
Gangapalem Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ganga Palem |
| 2 | Gollavidipi |
| 3 | Lalapuram |
| 4 | Ramachandra Puram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gangapalem Grama Panchayat
Gangapalem Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gangapalem 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)
Yerragondapalem Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangapalem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangapalem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gangapalem Grama Panchayat
Where is Gangapalem Grama Panchayat located?
Gangapalem Grama Panchayat is located in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Yerragondapalem Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Gangapalem Grama Panchayat?
4 villages come under Gangapalem Grama Panchayat: Ganga Palem, Gollavidipi, Lalapuram, and Ramachandra Puram.
Which Mandal Parishad does Gangapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Gangapalem Grama Panchayat comes under Yerragondapalem Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Markapuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Gangapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangapalem Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Gangapalem Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Yerragondapalem Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gangapalem Grama Panchayat?
Gangapalem Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gangapalem Grama Panchayat do?
Gangapalem Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.