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