Kotturu Grama Panchayat, Meliaputti
Kotturu is a Grama Panchayat located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Meliaputti Mandal Parishad and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad. Kotturu Grama Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kothuru, Peddakedari, and Pullanginerudulova. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotturu Grama Panchayat
Kotturu Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kothuru |
| 2 | Peddakedari |
| 3 | Pullanginerudulova |
| 4 | Ramachandrapuram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotturu Grama Panchayat
Kotturu Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotturu 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)
Meliaputti Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotturu 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 Kotturu Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotturu Grama Panchayat
Where is Kotturu Grama Panchayat located?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat is located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Meliaputti Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Kotturu Grama Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kotturu Grama Panchayat: Kothuru, Peddakedari, Pullanginerudulova, and Ramachandrapuram.
Which Mandal Parishad does Kotturu Grama Panchayat come under?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat comes under Meliaputti Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Srikakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotturu Grama Panchayat come under?
Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotturu Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotturu Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Meliaputti Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Srikakulam Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotturu Grama Panchayat?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotturu Grama Panchayat do?
Kotturu Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.