Ponnathota Grama Panchayat, Jammalamadugu
Ponnathota is a Grama Panchayat located in the Y.S.R. Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Jammalamadugu Mandal Parishad and Y.S.R. Kadapa Zilla Praja Parishad. Ponnathota Grama Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Diguvapatnam and Ponnathota. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ponnathota Grama Panchayat
Ponnathota Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Diguvapatnam |
| 2 | Ponnathota |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ponnathota Grama Panchayat
Ponnathota Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ponnathota 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)
Jammalamadugu Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponnathota Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Y.S.R. Kadapa Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponnathota Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ponnathota Grama Panchayat
Where is Ponnathota Grama Panchayat located?
Ponnathota Grama Panchayat is located in the Y.S.R. Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Jammalamadugu Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Ponnathota Grama Panchayat?
2 villages come under Ponnathota Grama Panchayat: Diguvapatnam and Ponnathota.
Which Mandal Parishad does Ponnathota Grama Panchayat come under?
Ponnathota Grama Panchayat comes under Jammalamadugu Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Y.S.R. Kadapa district.
Which District Panchayat does Ponnathota Grama Panchayat come under?
Y.S.R. Kadapa Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponnathota Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Ponnathota Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Jammalamadugu Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Y.S.R. Kadapa Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ponnathota Grama Panchayat?
Ponnathota Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ponnathota Grama Panchayat do?
Ponnathota Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.