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