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