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