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