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