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