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