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