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