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