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