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