Kothapalem Grama Panchayat, Chintapalle
Kothapalem is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintapalle Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Kothapalem Grama Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bheemasingi, Burisingi, and Debbagaruvu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kothapalem Grama Panchayat
Kothapalem Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bheemasingi |
| 2 | Burisingi |
| 3 | Debbagaruvu |
| 4 | Degalapalem |
| 5 | Junnulu |
| 6 | Kadasilpa |
| 7 | Kappalu |
| 8 | Kinnerla |
| 9 | Kothapalem |
| 10 | Mamidipalle |
| 11 | Pedapakalu |
| 12 | Vangasari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kothapalem Grama Panchayat
Kothapalem Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kothapalem 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)
Chintapalle Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothapalem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothapalem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kothapalem Grama Panchayat
Where is Kothapalem Grama Panchayat located?
Kothapalem Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Chintapalle Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Kothapalem Grama Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kothapalem Grama Panchayat: Bheemasingi, Burisingi, Debbagaruvu, Degalapalem, and Junnulu and 7 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Kothapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Kothapalem Grama Panchayat comes under Chintapalle Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Kothapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothapalem Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kothapalem Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Chintapalle Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kothapalem Grama Panchayat?
Kothapalem Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kothapalem Grama Panchayat do?
Kothapalem Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.