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