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