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