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