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