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