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