Tusar Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Tusar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Tusar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Bahalabeda, Bajapur, and Banapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tusar Gram Panchayat
Tusar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahalabeda |
| 2 | Bajapur |
| 3 | Banapur |
| 4 | Belataila |
| 5 | Bhandarimunda |
| 6 | Bhangamaliha |
| 7 | Bhejidihi |
| 8 | Bhujapur |
| 9 | Bijamaliha |
| 10 | Guapada |
| 11 | Jagannathpur |
| 12 | Jhudungamal |
| 13 | Khajurijharan |
| 14 | Kishoripur |
| 15 | Mundigotha |
| 16 | Orada |
| 17 | Polamahul |
| 18 | Sidheswarpur |
| 19 | Tasarabeda |
| 20 | Tushar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tusar Gram Panchayat
Tusar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tusar 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)
Athmallik Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tusar 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 Tusar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tusar Gram Panchayat
Where is Tusar Gram Panchayat located?
Tusar Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tusar Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Tusar Gram Panchayat: Bahalabeda, Bajapur, Banapur, Belataila, and Bhandarimunda and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tusar Gram Panchayat come under?
Tusar Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Tusar Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tusar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tusar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tusar Gram Panchayat?
Tusar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tusar Gram Panchayat do?
Tusar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.