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