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