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