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