Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat, Hukumpeta
Kotnapalli is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Hukumpeta Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Besaiputtu, Kontapalle, and Marela. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat
Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Besaiputtu |
| 2 | Kontapalle |
| 3 | Marela |
| 4 | Masada |
| 5 | Pandimetta |
| 6 | Pedagaruvu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat
Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotnapalli 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)
Hukumpeta Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotnapalli 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 Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat
Where is Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat located?
Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Hukumpeta Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat?
6 villages come under Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat: Besaiputtu, Kontapalle, Marela, Masada, Pandimetta, and Pedagaruvu.
Which Mandal Parishad does Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat come under?
Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat comes under Hukumpeta Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Hukumpeta Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat?
Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat do?
Kotnapalli Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.