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