Local Self Government

Andhra Pradesh has a very well co-ordinated, cohesive and systematic "Local Self Government" that plays a pivotal role in the balanced development of the urban and rural areas of the state. The "Local Self Government" implements the governmental and non- governmental projects to boast up further development of the state.

The governing bodies of the Local Self Government is supported by very organized and experienced staff who perform their duties with utmost sincerity and dedication. The Local Self Government is further sub divided into two important divisions. The first is the "Municipal Administration" that caters to the urban areas of the state, and the second is the "Panchayat" which supervises the rural areas of the state. The members of the "Local Self Government" are appointed on their success either in the "All India Civil Services Examination" or the "State Civil Services Examination".

Municipal Administration

The Municipal Administration is headed by the Chief Minister who appoints many officials under him to assure the citizens a better quality of life. The Municipal Administration is responsible for maintenance and construction of proper roads, sanitation, public toilets, and keep a record of births and deaths in the urban areas.

Panchayats

The "Panchayats" are expected to perform a plethora of functions like employment generation among the villagers, construction and maintenance of roads, development of proper drainage system and many other development activities at the village level. Headed by the Chief Minister, the "Panchayats" have many gazetted officers who perform their duties with perfection.

The "Local Self Government" of Andhra Pradesh implements and executes the various decisions taken at the ministerial level for the convenience of the public in general both at the rural and urban areas of the state.

Below is a list of the Local Self Government of Andhra Pradesh:

Last Updated on 19 May 2011