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