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