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