Karagam Grama Panchayat, Narasannapeta
Karagam is a Grama Panchayat located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Narasannapeta Mandal Parishad and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad. Karagam Grama Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Ampalam, Karagam, and Narayanavalasa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karagam Grama Panchayat
Karagam Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ampalam |
| 2 | Karagam |
| 3 | Narayanavalasa |
| 4 | Narisingapalle |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karagam Grama Panchayat
Karagam Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karagam 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)
Narasannapeta Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karagam 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 Karagam Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karagam Grama Panchayat
Where is Karagam Grama Panchayat located?
Karagam Grama Panchayat is located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Narasannapeta Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Karagam Grama Panchayat?
4 villages come under Karagam Grama Panchayat: Ampalam, Karagam, Narayanavalasa, and Narisingapalle.
Which Mandal Parishad does Karagam Grama Panchayat come under?
Karagam Grama Panchayat comes under Narasannapeta Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Srikakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Karagam Grama Panchayat come under?
Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karagam Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Karagam Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Narasannapeta Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karagam Grama Panchayat?
Karagam Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karagam Grama Panchayat do?
Karagam Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.