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