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