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