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