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