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