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