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