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