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