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