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