Chintoor Grama Panchayat, Chintoor
Chintoor is a Grama Panchayat located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintoor Mandal Parishad and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad. Chintoor Grama Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Chintur, Lakshmipuram, and Markandeyula Peta. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chintoor Grama Panchayat
Chintoor Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chintur |
| 2 | Lakshmipuram |
| 3 | Markandeyula Peta |
| 4 | Pothanapalle |
| 5 | Ratnapuram |
| 6 | Tatiyakulagudem |
| 7 | Vegithota |
| 8 | Yerrampeta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chintoor Grama Panchayat
Chintoor Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chintoor 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)
Chintoor Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chintoor Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chintoor Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chintoor Grama Panchayat
Where is Chintoor Grama Panchayat located?
Chintoor Grama Panchayat is located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintoor Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Chintoor Grama Panchayat?
8 villages come under Chintoor Grama Panchayat: Chintur, Lakshmipuram, Markandeyula Peta, Pothanapalle, Ratnapuram, Tatiyakulagudem, Vegithota, and Yerrampeta.
Which Mandal Parishad does Chintoor Grama Panchayat come under?
Chintoor Grama Panchayat comes under Chintoor Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Polavaram district.
Which District Panchayat does Chintoor Grama Panchayat come under?
Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chintoor Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Chintoor Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Chintoor Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chintoor Grama Panchayat?
Chintoor Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chintoor Grama Panchayat do?
Chintoor Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.