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