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