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