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