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