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