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