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