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