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