Katrenikona Block, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema (Andhra Pradesh)
Katrenikona is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Katrenikona Block consists of 16 Gram Panchayats covering 16 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Katrenikona Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Katrenikona Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyyeru | 1 |
| 2 | Lakshmiwada | 1 |
| 3 | Penumalla | 1 |
| 4 | Bantumilli | 1 |
| 5 | Uppudi | 1 |
| 6 | Katrenikona | 1 |
| 7 | Kundaleswaram | 1 |
| 8 | Koppi Gunta | 2 |
| 9 | Nadavapalle | 2 |
| 10 | Dontikurru | 1 |
| 11 | Pallamkurru | 1 |
| 12 | Kandikuppa | 2 |
| 13 | Pallam | 2 |
| 14 | Geddanapalle | 1 |
| 15 | Chirrayanam | 1 |
| 16 | Brahmasamedyam | 1 |