1Department of Library and information Science DSB Campus, Kumaun University Nainital Central University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
*(*Corresponding author) email id: azim.farzana14@gmail.com
The present study is intended to investigate the comparative study of the Zila Panchayat Members of Almora and Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand. In order to fulfil this aim, three specific objectives are identified. It is tried to understand the information use pattern of Zila Panchayath Members, the channels of communication among them, and the preferences in the use of information sources by them. The suggestions for improving the information base of local governance and for developing an information system to support Zila Panchayat Members in Pithoragarh and Champawat District are made on the basis of the study. The present investigation has achieved its objective in identifying the information needs, use pattern, channel of communication and use of information sources by the members.
Communication channel, Information seeking behaviour, Use pattern, Zila panchayat
