Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat, Kunavaram
Venkatayapalem is a Grama Panchayat located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kunavaram Mandal Parishad and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad. Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Dugutta, Kudalipadu, and Narasingapeta. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat
Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dugutta |
| 2 | Kudalipadu |
| 3 | Narasingapeta |
| 4 | Venkatayapalem |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat
Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Venkatayapalem 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)
Kunavaram Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Venkatayapalem 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 Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat
Where is Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat located?
Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat is located in the Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Kunavaram Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat?
4 villages come under Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat: Dugutta, Kudalipadu, Narasingapeta, and Venkatayapalem.
Which Mandal Parishad does Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat comes under Kunavaram Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Polavaram district.
Which District Panchayat does Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat come under?
Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Kunavaram Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Polavaram Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat?
Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat do?
Venkatayapalem Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.