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