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