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