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