Palakollu Municipality
Palakollu Municipality is the local self-government in Palakollu of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] Palakollu Municipality merged five Grama panchayats of Seven village's (Kontheru, Adavipalem, Palakollu Rural, Bhaggeswaram, Poolapalli, Varidhanam And Ullamparru) on dated 7 January 2020. the Seven Village's population of 42,932 (as 2011 Census) It around occupies 20.08 square kilometres (7.75 sq mi) and after merged palakollu municipality It around occupies 24.68 square kilometres (9.53 sq mi) with 35 election wards it is total population of 1,04,216 (as 2011 Census)[2] and making it the fourth most populous city in West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh.[3] It is classified as a Selection Grade Municipality.[4]
Palakollu Municipal Council PMC | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 April 1919 |
| Leadership | |
Vallabhaneni Narayana Murthy (TDP) | |
Karineni Roja Ramani (TDP) | |
Ram Mohan Rao | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 31 |
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Political groups |
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| Motto | |
| Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshithaha | |
| Meeting place | |
| PMC building | |
| Website | |
| palakol | |
1 January 2019, under Andhra Pradesh Metropolitan Region and Urban Development Authority Act, 2016, Palakollu Municipality became a part of Eluru Urban Development Authority.[5]
Administration
The municipality was formed in April 1919 as a Grade–III municipality. Over the years, it was upgraded and was constituted finally as a First Grade Municipality in September 1965. The first ever elected council was formed in August 1919.[4]
The municipality is spread over an area of 19.49 km2 (7.53 sq mi) and has 31 election wards.[1] Each is represented by a ward member and the wards committee is headed by a chairperson.[6] The present municipal commissioner of the city is Sri K.Sai Ram.[7]
Timeline
| Date | Classification |
|---|---|
| April 1919 | Grade–III |
| August 1965 | Grade–I |
| 1 January 2019 | Part of EUDA |
| 7 January 2020 | Selection Grade |
Civic infrastructure and services
The municipality takes certain measures such as prevent spreading of diseases, motor pumping of stagnant flood water during heavy rains, and improving drainage channels and pipelines.[8]
Responsibilities
PMC is responsible for administering and providing basic infrastructure to the city.
- Building and maintenance of roads, streets and flyovers
- Public municipal schools
- Street lighting
- Maintenance of parks and open spaces
- Garbage disposal and street cleanliness
- Urban development and city planning of new areas
- Registering of births and deaths
- Health and sanitation
PMC co-ordinates with various other government organizations like EUDA, APSRTC and Palakollu Traffic Police, to deliver these basic urban services.
Palakollu municipal election 2014
| S.no. | Party | Flag | Alliance | Number of councilors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) |  | - | 24 |  85 |
| 02 | YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) |  | - | 06 | 10 |
| 03 | Indian National Congress (INC) |  | UPA | 01 |  99 |
Awards and achievements
In 2018, as per the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Ministry of Urban Development, Under Swachh Survekshan - 2018 Palakollu Municipality was ranked 43rd in the South Zone out of 1113 with Zonal average marks 1438.96 and state rank 20th out of 79 with state average marks 1916.2 Palakollu ULB Census Coad 802966.[9]
See also
- List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh
References
- "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- "Palakollu municipality official released G.O merged Seven villages of five panchayat". Eenadu News Paper. Archived from the original on 9 January 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- "Palakollu 2011 Census india". Census of india gov. 2011 census of india & Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- "Administration". Palakollu Municipality. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- Constitution of Eluru Urban Development Authority (EUDA) with Part of Palakollu Municipality (PDF). Amaravati: Government of Andhra Pradesh. 2019. pp. 1–16.
- "Key Persons". Palakollu Municipality. Palakollu Municipal Corporation.
- "Contact Details of Commissioners and Mayors of Amrut Cities".
- "Citizen Services". Palakollu.
- Swachh Survekshan 2018, SS2018 (10 August 2018). "Small Citys fare better in Swachh Bharat rankings". Ministry of housing and urban Affairs. India. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
