Podi Grama Panchayat, Kurupam
Podi is a Grama Panchayat located in the Parvathipuram Manyam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kurupam Mandal Parishad and Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad. Podi Grama Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Barthangi, Megada, and Podi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Podi Grama Panchayat
Podi Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barthangi |
| 2 | Megada |
| 3 | Podi |
| 4 | Santhoshapuram |
| 5 | Tatchidi (Tuttidi) |
| 6 | Vobbangi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Podi Grama Panchayat
Podi Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Podi 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)
Kurupam Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podi Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podi Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Podi Grama Panchayat
Where is Podi Grama Panchayat located?
Podi Grama Panchayat is located in the Parvathipuram Manyam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kurupam Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Podi Grama Panchayat?
6 villages come under Podi Grama Panchayat: Barthangi, Megada, Podi, Santhoshapuram, Tatchidi (Tuttidi), and Vobbangi.
Which Mandal Parishad does Podi Grama Panchayat come under?
Podi Grama Panchayat comes under Kurupam Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Parvathipuram Manyam district.
Which District Panchayat does Podi Grama Panchayat come under?
Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podi Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Podi Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Kurupam Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Podi Grama Panchayat?
Podi Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Podi Grama Panchayat do?
Podi Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.