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