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