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