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