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