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