Bennavaram Grama Panchayat, Chintapalle
Bennavaram is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintapalle Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Bennavaram Grama Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bennavaram, Gochapalle, and Jeelugumetta. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bennavaram Grama Panchayat
Bennavaram Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bennavaram |
| 2 | Gochapalle |
| 3 | Jeelugumetta |
| 4 | Kothavuru |
| 5 | Pedakonda |
| 6 | Pinapadu |
| 7 | Pothurajugummalu |
| 8 | Regallu |
| 9 | Votti Busulu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bennavaram Grama Panchayat
Bennavaram Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bennavaram 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)
Chintapalle Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bennavaram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bennavaram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bennavaram Grama Panchayat
Where is Bennavaram Grama Panchayat located?
Bennavaram Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintapalle Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Bennavaram Grama Panchayat?
9 villages come under Bennavaram Grama Panchayat: Bennavaram, Gochapalle, Jeelugumetta, Kothavuru, Pedakonda, Pinapadu, Pothurajugummalu, Regallu, and Votti Busulu.
Which Mandal Parishad does Bennavaram Grama Panchayat come under?
Bennavaram Grama Panchayat comes under Chintapalle Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Bennavaram Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bennavaram Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bennavaram Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Chintapalle Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bennavaram Grama Panchayat?
Bennavaram Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bennavaram Grama Panchayat do?
Bennavaram Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.