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