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