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