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