Lotheru Grama Panchayat, Araku Valley
Lotheru is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Araku Valley Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Lotheru Grama Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Adaru, Addumanda, and Antiparthi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lotheru Grama Panchayat
Lotheru Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adaru |
| 2 | Addumanda |
| 3 | Antiparthi |
| 4 | Borrachinta |
| 5 | Borrakaluvalasa |
| 6 | Danasalavalasa |
| 7 | Duddikonda |
| 8 | Gangasanivalasa |
| 9 | Kikkatiguda |
| 10 | Landiguda |
| 11 | Leddangi |
| 12 | Loteru Musiriguda |
| 13 | Lotheru |
| 14 | Mettapadu |
| 15 | Musriguda |
| 16 | Peda Valasa |
| 17 | Pedageddavalasa |
| 18 | Polliguda |
| 19 | Sirasaguda |
| 20 | Todubanda |
| 21 | Toradambuvalasa |
| 22 | Vanthalaguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lotheru Grama Panchayat
Lotheru Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lotheru 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)
Araku Valley Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lotheru 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 Lotheru Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lotheru Grama Panchayat
Where is Lotheru Grama Panchayat located?
Lotheru Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Araku Valley Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Lotheru Grama Panchayat?
22 villages come under Lotheru Grama Panchayat: Adaru, Addumanda, Antiparthi, Borrachinta, and Borrakaluvalasa and 17 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Lotheru Grama Panchayat come under?
Lotheru Grama Panchayat comes under Araku Valley Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Lotheru Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lotheru Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Lotheru Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Araku Valley Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lotheru Grama Panchayat?
Lotheru Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lotheru Grama Panchayat do?
Lotheru Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.