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