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