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