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