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