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