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