Subject(s): Local Election -- Rural Development -- Emerging Leadership -- Panchayati raj : socio-political dynamics of rural development: an Institution building perspective with special reference to Andhra Pradesh -- The study: Configuration and methodology -- Panchayati raj elections: some administrative aspects -- Entering th arena: Nomination process as a preparatory political phase -- Election campaign -- aspects of voting behaviour and political participation -- Perceptions and orientations: Performance, structure and leadership -- Emerging leadership