Palakollu Municipality
Palakollu Municipality is the local self-government in Palakollu of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Palakollu Municipality merged five Grama panchayats of Seven village's on dated 7 January 2020. the Seven Village's population of 42,932 It around occupies and after merged palakollu municipality It around occupies with 35 election wards it is total population of 1,04,216 and making it the fourth most populous city in West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. It is classified as a Selection Grade Municipality.
1 January 2019, under Andhra Pradesh Metropolitan Region and Urban Development Authority Act, 2016, Palakollu Municipality became a part of Eluru Urban Development Authority.
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.The municipality is spread over an area of and has 31 election wards. Each is represented by a ward member and the wards committee is headed by a chairperson. The present municipal commissioner of the city is Sri Buddha Rama Satya Seshadri.
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.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