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