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