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