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