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