Dakodu Grama Panchayat, Addateegala
Dakodu is a Grama Panchayat located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Addateegala Mandal Parishad and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad. Dakodu Grama Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bandamamillu, Dakodu, and Gottilapadu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dakodu Grama Panchayat
Dakodu Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandamamillu |
| 2 | Dakodu |
| 3 | Gottilapadu |
| 4 | Jajipalem |
| 5 | Mulakayala Bhimavaram |
| 6 | Nadimpalem |
| 7 | Pothuluru |
| 8 | Tirumalawada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dakodu Grama Panchayat
Dakodu Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dakodu 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)
Addateegala Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dakodu Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dakodu Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dakodu Grama Panchayat
Where is Dakodu Grama Panchayat located?
Dakodu Grama Panchayat is located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Addateegala Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Dakodu Grama Panchayat?
8 villages come under Dakodu Grama Panchayat: Bandamamillu, Dakodu, Gottilapadu, Jajipalem, Mulakayala Bhimavaram, Nadimpalem, Pothuluru, and Tirumalawada.
Which Mandal Parishad does Dakodu Grama Panchayat come under?
Dakodu Grama Panchayat comes under Addateegala Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Polavaram district.
Which District Panchayat does Dakodu Grama Panchayat come under?
Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dakodu Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Dakodu Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Addateegala Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dakodu Grama Panchayat?
Dakodu Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dakodu Grama Panchayat do?
Dakodu Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.