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