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