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