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