Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT, Kothamangalam
Kottappady is a GRAMA PANCHAYAT located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It falls under the Kothamangalam Block Panchayat and Ernakulam District Panchayat. Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers a total of 2 villages: Kottappady and Thrikkariyoor (Part). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kottappady |
| 2 | Thrikkariyoor (Part) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT is part of Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kottappady 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)
Kothamangalam Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ernakulam District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Where is Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT located?
Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It falls under the Kothamangalam Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
2 villages come under Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT: Kottappady and Thrikkariyoor (Part).
Which Block Panchayat does Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT comes under Kothamangalam Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ernakulam district.
Which District Panchayat does Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Ernakulam District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Kerala have?
Kerala follows a three-tier structure. Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT sits at the village level, Kothamangalam Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Ernakulam District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT do?
Kottappady GRAMA PANCHAYAT handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.