Kotapadu Grama Panchayat, Santhabommali
Kotapadu is a Grama Panchayat located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Santhabommali Mandal Parishad and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad. Kotapadu Grama Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Brundavanam, Kaseepuram, and 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 villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brundavanam |
| 2 | Kaseepuram |
| 3 | 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)
Santhabommali 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)
Srikakulam 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 Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Santhabommali Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Kotapadu Grama Panchayat?
3 villages come under Kotapadu Grama Panchayat: Brundavanam, Kaseepuram, and Kotapadu.
Which Mandal Parishad does Kotapadu Grama Panchayat come under?
Kotapadu Grama Panchayat comes under Santhabommali Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Srikakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotapadu Grama Panchayat come under?
Srikakulam 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, Santhabommali Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Srikakulam 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 villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.