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