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