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