Kusanga Gram Panchayat, Harabhanga
Kusanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti and Boudh Zila Parishad. Kusanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Ajodhya, Atalsara, and Bhagamunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusanga Gram Panchayat
Kusanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajodhya |
| 2 | Atalsara |
| 3 | Bhagamunda |
| 4 | Ghatagam |
| 5 | Kumari |
| 6 | Kusanga |
| 7 | Kusasinga |
| 8 | Kutunijhar |
| 9 | Marada |
| 10 | Paidabhuin Jungle |
| 11 | Sahajpali |
| 12 | Sitalpani |
| 13 | Sunakhandia |
| 14 | Tirad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusanga Gram Panchayat
Kusanga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusanga 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)
Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusanga Gram Panchayat located?
Kusanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusanga Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Kusanga Gram Panchayat: Ajodhya, Atalsara, Bhagamunda, Ghatagam, and Kumari and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusanga Gram Panchayat comes under Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Boudh district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kusanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Boudh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusanga Gram Panchayat?
Kusanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusanga Gram Panchayat do?
Kusanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.