Kosala Gram Panchayat, Chhendipada
Kosala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Chhendipada Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Kosala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bahialijungle, Biswanathpur, and Chakradharpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kosala Gram Panchayat
Kosala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahialijungle |
| 2 | Biswanathpur |
| 3 | Chakradharpur |
| 4 | Jaltap |
| 5 | Kosala |
| 6 | Kudapal Pasi |
| 7 | Sendhapal |
| 8 | Similisahi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kosala Gram Panchayat
Kosala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kosala 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)
Chhendipada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kosala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kosala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kosala Gram Panchayat
Where is Kosala Gram Panchayat located?
Kosala Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Chhendipada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kosala Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kosala Gram Panchayat: Bahialijungle, Biswanathpur, Chakradharpur, Jaltap, Kosala, Kudapal Pasi, Sendhapal, and Similisahi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kosala Gram Panchayat come under?
Kosala Gram Panchayat comes under Chhendipada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Kosala Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kosala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kosala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhendipada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kosala Gram Panchayat?
Kosala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kosala Gram Panchayat do?
Kosala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.