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