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