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Social Structure and Leadership Patterns in Rural India: A Sociological Field Study of Rajaghatta and Konaghatta Villages, Bangalore Rural District

Author(s) Dr. Sreenivasa K N
Country India
Abstract Abstract: This research paper presents a sociological field study conducted in Rajaghatta and Konaghatta villages within the Konaghatta Panchayat, Doddaballapur Taluk, Bangalore Rural District, Karnataka. The study investigates the intricate interplay between traditional social structures specifically caste, kinship, and land ownership and contemporary democratic leadership mechanisms introduced through the Panchayati Raj system. Employing a mixed-method approach, the research combines household surveys, semi-structured interviews with formal and informal leaders, and observational data. The findings reveal a persistent influence of caste hierarchy and socio-economic status on leadership selection and community participation, confirming the enduring power of traditional structures. However, the study also documents a dynamic negotiation of authority, where modern elected leaders navigate complex relationships with traditional powerholders. A current local conflict over heritage excavation in Rajaghatta serves as a critical case study, highlighting how formal and informal conflict resolution mechanisms intersect. The paper concludes that rural leadership in these villages is characterized by a hybrid model, where democratic institutions provide a new framework for authority that is continuously shaped and contested by enduring social hierarchies.
Keywords Keywords: Social Structure, Caste, Leadership, Panchayati Raj, Rural Sociology, Karnataka, Doddaballapur, Hybrid Governance.
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68154
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbnrqt
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