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The objectives of the study are to assess the social connectivity of Kerala local governments and analyze the effectiveness of formal and informal communication networks in Local Governments in Kerala. The study considered a ‘multi-stage stratified random sampling’ for selecting the grassroots functionaries of local governments of the lowermost stratum, viz., Village (Grama) Panchayat, Municipality, and Corporation. Revealing the hidden connections that drive how work gets done in local governments is of utmost importance in the ever-widening communication network provided by the present order of globalization. Social networks are nodes of individuals , groups , organizations and related system that tie in one or more types of interdependencies which include shared values , visions and ideas , social contacts, kingship, conflict, financial exchanges, trade , joint membership in organization’s and group participation in events, among numerous other aspects of interpersonal relationships.