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