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