Kuhudi Gram Panchayat, Marsaghai
Kuhudi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Marsaghai Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Kuhudi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Arakhia, Balia, and Jaripada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kuhudi Gram Panchayat
Kuhudi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arakhia |
| 2 | Balia |
| 3 | Jaripada |
| 4 | Kuhudi |
| 5 | Narendrapur |
| 6 | Nembara |
| 7 | Posta |
| 8 | Thauri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kuhudi Gram Panchayat
Kuhudi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kuhudi 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)
Marsaghai Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kuhudi 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 Kuhudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kuhudi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kuhudi Gram Panchayat located?
Kuhudi Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Marsaghai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kuhudi Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kuhudi Gram Panchayat: Arakhia, Balia, Jaripada, Kuhudi, Narendrapur, Nembara, Posta, and Thauri.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kuhudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kuhudi Gram Panchayat comes under Marsaghai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Kuhudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kuhudi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kuhudi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Marsaghai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kuhudi Gram Panchayat?
Kuhudi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kuhudi Gram Panchayat do?
Kuhudi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.