Kitumula Grama Panchayat, Chintapalle
Kitumula 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. Kitumula Grama Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Bemudichatru, Bowda, and Busibanda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kitumula Grama Panchayat
Kitumula Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bemudichatru |
| 2 | Bowda |
| 3 | Busibanda |
| 4 | Dovarapalle |
| 5 | Gangavaram |
| 6 | Kapasupadu |
| 7 | Kitumula |
| 8 | Lakkavaram |
| 9 | Mulusubanda |
| 10 | Munthamamidi |
| 11 | Nadimipalem |
| 12 | Nagraharam |
| 13 | Nimmalapalem |
| 14 | Pakabu |
| 15 | Palada |
| 16 | Pathapadu |
| 17 | Polamabanda |
| 18 | Polugonta |
| 19 | Puligondhi |
| 20 | Puligondi |
| 21 | Rachapanukulu |
| 22 | Rakota |
| 23 | Rayipalem |
| 24 | Sheekayabanda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kitumula Grama Panchayat
Kitumula Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kitumula 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 Kitumula 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 Kitumula Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kitumula Grama Panchayat
Where is Kitumula Grama Panchayat located?
Kitumula 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 Kitumula Grama Panchayat?
24 villages come under Kitumula Grama Panchayat: Bemudichatru, Bowda, Busibanda, Dovarapalle, and Gangavaram and 19 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Kitumula Grama Panchayat come under?
Kitumula Grama Panchayat comes under Chintapalle Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Kitumula Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kitumula Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kitumula 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 Kitumula Grama Panchayat?
Kitumula Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kitumula Grama Panchayat do?
Kitumula Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.