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