Ballavaram Grama Panchayat, Veligandla
Ballavaram is a Grama Panchayat located in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Veligandla Mandal Parishad and Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad. Ballavaram Grama Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Ballavaram and Hussain Puram. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ballavaram Grama Panchayat
Ballavaram Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ballavaram |
| 2 | Hussain Puram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ballavaram Grama Panchayat
Ballavaram Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ballavaram 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)
Veligandla Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballavaram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballavaram Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ballavaram Grama Panchayat
Where is Ballavaram Grama Panchayat located?
Ballavaram Grama Panchayat is located in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Veligandla Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Ballavaram Grama Panchayat?
2 villages come under Ballavaram Grama Panchayat: Ballavaram and Hussain Puram.
Which Mandal Parishad does Ballavaram Grama Panchayat come under?
Ballavaram Grama Panchayat comes under Veligandla Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Markapuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Ballavaram Grama Panchayat come under?
Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballavaram Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Ballavaram Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Veligandla Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Markapuram Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ballavaram Grama Panchayat?
Ballavaram Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ballavaram Grama Panchayat do?
Ballavaram Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.