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