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