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