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