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