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