Kusubendi Gram Panchayat, Brahmagiri
Kusubendi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Kusubendi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Adhaghai, Anatrisa, and Barikanuapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusubendi Gram Panchayat
Kusubendi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adhaghai |
| 2 | Anatrisa |
| 3 | Barikanuapada |
| 4 | Basanapur |
| 5 | Chhatabara |
| 6 | Dumuduma |
| 7 | Golara |
| 8 | Gopalibaramhapur |
| 9 | Haridas |
| 10 | Jagadal |
| 11 | Kusubenti |
| 12 | Maharajpur |
| 13 | Nandipur |
| 14 | Suansabangala |
| 15 | Talabangla |
| 16 | Tarisa |
| 17 | Timilikudi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusubendi Gram Panchayat
Kusubendi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusubendi 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)
Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusubendi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusubendi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusubendi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusubendi Gram Panchayat located?
Kusubendi Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusubendi Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kusubendi Gram Panchayat: Adhaghai, Anatrisa, Barikanuapada, Basanapur, and Chhatabara and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusubendi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusubendi Gram Panchayat comes under Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusubendi Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusubendi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kusubendi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusubendi Gram Panchayat?
Kusubendi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusubendi Gram Panchayat do?
Kusubendi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.