Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat, Kusumi
Talokpokhari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Kusumi Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Badam, Badjaidhanposi, and Bagdega. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat
Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badam |
| 2 | Badjaidhanposi |
| 3 | Bagdega |
| 4 | Bhadusahi |
| 5 | Bhandan |
| 6 | Dighia |
| 7 | Dudhijharan |
| 8 | Kantasola |
| 9 | Pahadpur |
| 10 | Talakpokhari |
| 11 | Tinaposi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat
Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Talokpokhari 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)
Kusumi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talokpokhari 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 Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat
Where is Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat located?
Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Kusumi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat: Badam, Badjaidhanposi, Bagdega, Bhadusahi, and Bhandan and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat comes under Kusumi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kusumi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat?
Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat do?
Talokpokhari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.