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