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