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