Kusumi Gram Panchayat, Kuchinda
Kusumi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Kusumi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Anlaposhi, Bamloikela, and Bandabahal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusumi Gram Panchayat
Kusumi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anlaposhi |
| 2 | Bamloikela |
| 3 | Bandabahal |
| 4 | Brahmanidei |
| 5 | Chitraposhi |
| 6 | Kusumi |
| 7 | Pandiadhipa |
| 8 | Ranekela |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusumi Gram Panchayat
Kusumi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusumi 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)
Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusumi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusumi Gram Panchayat located?
Kusumi Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusumi Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kusumi Gram Panchayat: Anlaposhi, Bamloikela, Bandabahal, Brahmanidei, Chitraposhi, Kusumi, Pandiadhipa, and Ranekela.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusumi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusumi Gram Panchayat comes under Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusumi Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kusumi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusumi Gram Panchayat?
Kusumi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusumi Gram Panchayat do?
Kusumi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.