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