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