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