Karakagudem Grama Panchayat, Kunavaram
Karakagudem is a Grama Panchayat located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kunavaram Mandal Parishad and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad. Karakagudem Grama Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bodunuru, Byravapatnam, and Gommu Ayyavarigudem. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karakagudem Grama Panchayat
Karakagudem Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bodunuru |
| 2 | Byravapatnam |
| 3 | Gommu Ayyavarigudem |
| 4 | Karakagudem |
| 5 | Metta Ramavaram |
| 6 | Potlavai |
| 7 | Potlavarigudem |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karakagudem Grama Panchayat
Karakagudem Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karakagudem 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)
Kunavaram Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karakagudem 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 Karakagudem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karakagudem Grama Panchayat
Where is Karakagudem Grama Panchayat located?
Karakagudem Grama Panchayat is located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kunavaram Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Karakagudem Grama Panchayat?
7 villages come under Karakagudem Grama Panchayat: Bodunuru, Byravapatnam, Gommu Ayyavarigudem, Karakagudem, Metta Ramavaram, Potlavai, and Potlavarigudem.
Which Mandal Parishad does Karakagudem Grama Panchayat come under?
Karakagudem Grama Panchayat comes under Kunavaram Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Polavaram district.
Which District Panchayat does Karakagudem Grama Panchayat come under?
Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karakagudem Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Karakagudem Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Kunavaram Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karakagudem Grama Panchayat?
Karakagudem Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karakagudem Grama Panchayat do?
Karakagudem Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.