Koska Gram Panchayat, Khandapara
Koska is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Khandapara Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Koska Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Anlapata, Badapokharia, and Guriabari. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Koska Gram Panchayat
Koska Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anlapata |
| 2 | Badapokharia |
| 3 | Guriabari |
| 4 | Kosaka |
| 5 | Krushnapalli |
| 6 | Madhupur |
| 7 | Raimba |
| 8 | Ramachandrapur |
| 9 | Ratakhandi |
| 10 | Rogabad |
| 11 | Sapua |
| 12 | Saradhapur |
| 13 | Singibari |
| 14 | Solapokhari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Koska Gram Panchayat
Koska Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Koska 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)
Khandapara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Koska Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Koska Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Koska Gram Panchayat
Where is Koska Gram Panchayat located?
Koska Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Khandapara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Koska Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Koska Gram Panchayat: Anlapata, Badapokharia, Guriabari, Kosaka, and Krushnapalli and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Koska Gram Panchayat come under?
Koska Gram Panchayat comes under Khandapara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Koska Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Koska Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Koska Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khandapara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Koska Gram Panchayat?
Koska Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Koska Gram Panchayat do?
Koska Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.