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