Kusumguda Gram Panchayat, Laxmipur
Kusumguda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Kusumguda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Birijodi, Chhelibeda, and Kellar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusumguda Gram Panchayat
Kusumguda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birijodi |
| 2 | Chhelibeda |
| 3 | Kellar |
| 4 | Kuchupar |
| 5 | Kurumuli |
| 6 | Kusumguda |
| 7 | Kutalamari |
| 8 | Talachampi |
| 9 | Talakaipadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusumguda Gram Panchayat
Kusumguda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusumguda 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)
Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumguda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumguda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusumguda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusumguda Gram Panchayat located?
Kusumguda Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusumguda Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kusumguda Gram Panchayat: Birijodi, Chhelibeda, Kellar, Kuchupar, Kurumuli, Kusumguda, Kutalamari, Talachampi, and Talakaipadar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusumguda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusumguda Gram Panchayat comes under Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusumguda Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumguda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kusumguda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusumguda Gram Panchayat?
Kusumguda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusumguda Gram Panchayat do?
Kusumguda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.