Kotcherla Grama Panchayat, Ranastalam
Kotcherla is a Grama Panchayat located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Ranastalam Mandal Parishad and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad. Kotcherla Grama Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Kollibhimavaram, Kotcherla, and Pathasundra Palem. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotcherla Grama Panchayat
Kotcherla Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kollibhimavaram |
| 2 | Kotcherla |
| 3 | Pathasundra Palem |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotcherla Grama Panchayat
Kotcherla Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotcherla 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 Kotcherla 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 Kotcherla Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotcherla Grama Panchayat
Where is Kotcherla Grama Panchayat located?
Kotcherla Grama Panchayat is located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Ranastalam Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Kotcherla Grama Panchayat?
3 villages come under Kotcherla Grama Panchayat: Kollibhimavaram, Kotcherla, and Pathasundra Palem.
Which Mandal Parishad does Kotcherla Grama Panchayat come under?
Kotcherla Grama Panchayat comes under Ranastalam Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Srikakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotcherla Grama Panchayat come under?
Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotcherla Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotcherla 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 Kotcherla Grama Panchayat?
Kotcherla Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotcherla Grama Panchayat do?
Kotcherla Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.