Pedanchala Grama Panchayat, Palasa
Pedanchala is a Grama Panchayat located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Palasa Mandal Parishad and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad. Pedanchala Grama Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Jagannadhapuram, Maradarajapuram, and Pedanchala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pedanchala Grama Panchayat
Pedanchala Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jagannadhapuram |
| 2 | Maradarajapuram |
| 3 | Pedanchala |
| 4 | Ramakrishna Puram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pedanchala Grama Panchayat
Pedanchala Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pedanchala 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)
Palasa Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pedanchala 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 Pedanchala Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pedanchala Grama Panchayat
Where is Pedanchala Grama Panchayat located?
Pedanchala Grama Panchayat is located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Palasa Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Pedanchala Grama Panchayat?
4 villages come under Pedanchala Grama Panchayat: Jagannadhapuram, Maradarajapuram, Pedanchala, and Ramakrishna Puram.
Which Mandal Parishad does Pedanchala Grama Panchayat come under?
Pedanchala Grama Panchayat comes under Palasa Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Srikakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Pedanchala Grama Panchayat come under?
Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pedanchala Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Pedanchala Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Palasa Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pedanchala Grama Panchayat?
Pedanchala Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pedanchala Grama Panchayat do?
Pedanchala Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.