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