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