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