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