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