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