Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat, Kakinada Rural
Vakalapudi is a Grama Panchayat located in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kakinada Rural Mandal Parishad and Kakinada Zilla Praja Parishad. Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Vakalapudi and Vakalapudi (Og). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat
Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vakalapudi |
| 2 | Vakalapudi (Og) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat
Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vakalapudi 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)
Kakinada Rural Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vakalapudi 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 Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat
Where is Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat located?
Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat is located in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kakinada Rural Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat?
2 villages come under Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat: Vakalapudi and Vakalapudi (Og).
Which Mandal Parishad does Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat come under?
Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat comes under Kakinada Rural Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kakinada district.
Which District Panchayat does Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat come under?
Kakinada Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Kakinada Rural Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Kakinada Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat?
Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat do?
Vakalapudi Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.