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