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VOL. 8, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Impact of management system and infrastructural factors of Gram Panchayats on rural development in Hassan district
Authors
Dr. Sunitha G
Abstract
The present study examines the role of Gram Panchayats in promoting
rural development in Hassan District, Karnataka, with particular emphasis on
their management systems and infrastructural development functions. Gram
Panchayats constitute the foundation of grassroots governance and play an
important role in local planning, implementation of development programmes,
public service delivery, infrastructure provision, community participation and
socio-economic development. The study seeks to assess the effectiveness of Gram
Panchayats and determine the influence of their management and infrastructural
functions on rural development. The study adopted a descriptive and analytical
research design and collected primary data from 402 respondents comprising
rural residents and relevant Panchayat stakeholders. Secondary data were
obtained from government reports, publications and other relevant sources. The
collected data were analysed using appropriate statistical techniques,
including descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis, to examine the
relationship between Gram Panchayat functions and rural development. The
findings reveal that the management system of Gram Panchayats has a very strong
and significant influence on rural development, with an R-value of 0.942 and R²
of 0.886, indicating that 88.6% of the variation in rural development is
explained by the management variables. Effective functioning and participation
in Gram Sabha, coordination with higher-level Panchayats and government
departments, and village development planning emerged as major positive
contributors. Similarly, infrastructural development functions show a strong
and significant impact, with R = 0.859 and R² = 0.738. Community
infrastructure, agricultural and allied development, employment and livelihood
promotion, and sanitation and waste management emerged as important
contributors. The study concludes that effective grassroots governance,
participatory planning, institutional coordination, infrastructure development
and efficient public service delivery are essential for achieving sustainable
rural development. Strengthening the institutional capacity and accountability
of Gram Panchayats can significantly improve rural development outcomes in
Hassan District.
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Pages:94-104
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sunitha G "Impact of management system and infrastructural factors of Gram Panchayats on rural development in Hassan district". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 8, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 94-104
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