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