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