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