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