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