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