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