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