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