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