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