Kotturu Grama Panchayat, Ananthagiri
Kotturu is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Kotturu Grama Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bediliguda, Busipadu, and Cheedivalasa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotturu Grama Panchayat
Kotturu Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bediliguda |
| 2 | Busipadu |
| 3 | Cheedivalasa |
| 4 | Chitrallapalem |
| 5 | Damsarai |
| 6 | Gangavaram |
| 7 | Karaiguda |
| 8 | Kotturu |
| 9 | Krishnapuram |
| 10 | Panasamanuvalasa |
| 11 | Sivalingapuram |
| 12 | Teegalamada |
| 13 | Tenkubudda |
| 14 | Totavalasa |
| 15 | Tummanuvalasa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotturu Grama Panchayat
Kotturu Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotturu 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)
Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotturu 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 Kotturu Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotturu Grama Panchayat
Where is Kotturu Grama Panchayat located?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Kotturu Grama Panchayat?
15 villages come under Kotturu Grama Panchayat: Bediliguda, Busipadu, Cheedivalasa, Chitrallapalem, and Damsarai and 10 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Kotturu Grama Panchayat come under?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat comes under Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotturu Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotturu Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotturu Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Ananthagiri Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotturu Grama Panchayat?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotturu Grama Panchayat do?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.