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