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