Velchhandi Gram Panchayat, Garudeshwar
Velchhandi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Narmada district of Gujarat. It falls under the Garudeshwar Taluka Panchayat and Narmada District Panchayat. Velchhandi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Junvad, Nana Zunda, and Nava Vaghpara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
List of Villages in Velchhandi Gram Panchayat
Velchhandi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Junvad |
| 2 | Nana Zunda |
| 3 | Nava Vaghpara |
| 4 | Velchhandi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Velchhandi Gram Panchayat
Velchhandi Gram Panchayat is part of Gujarat's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Velchhandi Gram 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)
Garudeshwar Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velchhandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Narmada District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velchhandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Velchhandi Gram Panchayat
Where is Velchhandi Gram Panchayat located?
Velchhandi Gram Panchayat is located in the Narmada district of Gujarat. It falls under the Garudeshwar Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Velchhandi Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Velchhandi Gram Panchayat: Junvad, Nana Zunda, Nava Vaghpara, and Velchhandi.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Velchhandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Velchhandi Gram Panchayat comes under Garudeshwar Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Narmada district.
Which District Panchayat does Velchhandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Narmada District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velchhandi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Gujarat have?
Gujarat follows a three-tier structure. Velchhandi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Garudeshwar Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Narmada District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Velchhandi Gram Panchayat?
Velchhandi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
What does Velchhandi Gram Panchayat do?
Velchhandi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.