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