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