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