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