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