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