Kusalda Gram Panchayat, Gopabandhunagar
Kusalda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Kusalda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Ambajoda, Banakati, and Kenduakhunta. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusalda Gram Panchayat
Kusalda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambajoda |
| 2 | Banakati |
| 3 | Kenduakhunta |
| 4 | Khadiabasa |
| 5 | Kushalda |
| 6 | Lahara |
| 7 | Mahuldiha |
| 8 | Mundhakati |
| 9 | Padmapur |
| 10 | Pathurikata |
| 11 | Sialagat |
| 12 | Sialamunduli |
| 13 | Similabandha |
| 14 | Taradasol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusalda Gram Panchayat
Kusalda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusalda 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)
Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusalda 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 Kusalda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusalda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusalda Gram Panchayat located?
Kusalda Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusalda Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Kusalda Gram Panchayat: Ambajoda, Banakati, Kenduakhunta, Khadiabasa, and Kushalda and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusalda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusalda Gram Panchayat comes under Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusalda Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusalda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kusalda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusalda Gram Panchayat?
Kusalda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusalda Gram Panchayat do?
Kusalda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.