Sankhavaram Block, Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh)
Sankhavaram is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Sankhavaram Block consists of 14 Gram Panchayats covering 32 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Sankhavaram Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Sankhavaram Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedamallapuram | 5 |
| 2 | Velangi | 7 |
| 3 | Gowrampeta | 5 |
| 4 | Gondhi Kothapalli | 1 |
| 5 | Jaggampeta | 3 |
| 6 | Mandapam | 1 |
| 7 | Sankhavaram | 1 |
| 8 | Atchampeta | 1 |
| 9 | Konthangi | 1 |
| 10 | Vazrakutam | 2 |
| 11 | Kathipudi | 1 |
| 12 | Nellipudi | 1 |
| 13 | Seetayyammapeta | 1 |
| 14 | Annavaram | 2 |