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