Gokavaram Grama Panchayat, Prathipadu
Gokavaram is a Grama Panchayat located in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Prathipadu Mandal Parishad and Kakinada Zilla Praja Parishad. Gokavaram Grama Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Arilla Dhara, Girijanapuram, and Gokavaram. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gokavaram Grama Panchayat
Gokavaram Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arilla Dhara |
| 2 | Girijanapuram |
| 3 | Gokavaram |
| 4 | K. Kothapalle |
| 5 | Podurupaka |
| 6 | Seemusuru |
| 7 | Thotakurapalem |
| 8 | Vanthada |
| 9 | Vemulapalem |
| 10 | Yerakampalem |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gokavaram Grama Panchayat
Gokavaram Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gokavaram 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)
Prathipadu Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gokavaram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kakinada Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gokavaram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gokavaram Grama Panchayat
Where is Gokavaram Grama Panchayat located?
Gokavaram Grama Panchayat is located in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Prathipadu Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Gokavaram Grama Panchayat?
10 villages come under Gokavaram Grama Panchayat: Arilla Dhara, Girijanapuram, Gokavaram, K. Kothapalle, Podurupaka, Seemusuru, Thotakurapalem, Vanthada, Vemulapalem, and Yerakampalem.
Which Mandal Parishad does Gokavaram Grama Panchayat come under?
Gokavaram Grama Panchayat comes under Prathipadu Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kakinada district.
Which District Panchayat does Gokavaram Grama Panchayat come under?
Kakinada Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gokavaram Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Gokavaram Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Prathipadu Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Kakinada Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gokavaram Grama Panchayat?
Gokavaram Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gokavaram Grama Panchayat do?
Gokavaram Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.