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