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