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