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