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