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