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