Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat, Koyyuru
Velagalapalem is a Grama Panchayat located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Koyyuru Mandal Parishad and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad. Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Chappidi Mamidi, Godugula Manubanda, and Kothapalem. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat
Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chappidi Mamidi |
| 2 | Godugula Manubanda |
| 3 | Kothapalem |
| 4 | Ravimanupalem |
| 5 | Rolangi |
| 6 | Seekayipalem |
| 7 | Sitharampadu |
| 8 | Tapplimamidi |
| 9 | Thadichetlapalem |
| 10 | Velagalapalem |
| 11 | Yerrabilli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat
Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Velagalapalem 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)
Koyyuru Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat
Where is Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat located?
Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat is located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Koyyuru Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat?
11 villages come under Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat: Chappidi Mamidi, Godugula Manubanda, Kothapalem, Ravimanupalem, and Rolangi and 6 others.
Which Mandal Parishad does Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat comes under Koyyuru Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Which District Panchayat does Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Koyyuru Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Alluri Sitharama Raju Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat?
Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat do?
Velagalapalem Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.