Introducing India’s first-of-its-kind commercially available rural intelligence platform

Built to empower you with deep, real-time, village-level insights at your fingertips.


Decoding Rural India, One Village at a Time

For decades, businesses, policymakers, and marketers have struggled to decode rural India, an expansive, diverse, and rapidly evolving landscape. Rural India is not a monolith; its villages pulse with economic ambition, shifting consumer patterns, and untapped market potential.
Yet, decision-making has relied on guesswork, fragmented data, and outdated assumptions.

Introducing  , India’s first-of-its-kind commercially available rural intelligence platform.

A game-changing solution for businesses, social enterprises & policymakers.

A data-driven approach to unlocking rural opportunities.

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Why Rural India Needs Smarter Insights

No Granular Data – Most reports provide only state-level insights, missing district and village realities

High Cost of Field Surveys – Collecting on-ground rural data is slow and expensive.

Fragmented Consumer Understanding – No clarity on rural aspirations, behaviors and brand preferences

Infrastructure Gaps Remain Unmapped – Hard to plan for financial inclusion and development

We’re solving this with the first AI-powered, on-demand rural intelligence platform.

 A Vision to Transform Decision-Making

From Fragmented Data to a Unified Rural Intelligence Hub

A rural entrepreneur in Tamil Nadu is ready to expand their business. They know demand is growing, but how can they tap into this opportunity? With our real-time intelligence platform, they can:

Pinpoint high-potential villages where demand is rising

Identify untapped segments tailored to the industry

Understand consumer behavior & aspirations before launching products

Identify infrastructure gaps to plan logistics & supply chains

This is the future we are building

A national-scale rural data engine, fueled by AI-powered analytics, unlocking the true diversity of India’s 6 million villages

Pan-India rollout by 2026

Real-time, dynamic insights to drive business expansion & policy innovation

Rural Intelligence

A Cutting-Edge Rural Intelligence Platform

Your One-Stop Solution for Rural Market Intelligence.

Key Features :

Live AI-Powered Dashboard – Get real-time insights anytime, anywhere

Granular Rural Data – Access village, district & state-level insights

Custom Reports & Self-Serve Analytics – Tailor insights to your needs

Predictive Trends – AI-driven forecasts for emerging market shifts.

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How It Works

Simplicity Meets Data Power

Access Dashboard
Choose your region and industry focus

Get Real-Time Data
See insights at the village, district, and state levels
Customize & Download Reports
Export insights for decision-making
Predict Trends
Use AI-driven analytics to plan future strategies

Industry-Specific Benefits

How This Helps Policymakers & Businesses

Government & Policy Makers

  • Plan better rural infrastructure with real-time district-level data
  • Track health, education and financial inclusion for targeted policies
  • Identify subsidy leakages and inefficiencies with AI-driven analytics

Corporates & FMCG

  • Discover untapped rural markets with deep consumer behavior insights
  • Optimize product distribution with district-wise demand analysis
  • Hyper-target marketing campaigns based on psychographic segmentation

Research & Academic Institutes

  • Access never-before-seen rural data for evidence-based studies
  • Track socio-economic shifts in villages to influence public policy

Talk to Our Experts

Email Us :  reachout@contoursandpathways.com
Our registered office is located at:
48, Southern Avenue, Kolkata 700029, India

Benchmark Study

Understanding Rural Realities

Before scaling nationwide, we started with two diverse states—
Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu

Diverse Economic & Social Structures

Regional Contrast in Infrastructure & Banking Access

Internet Usage

Uttar Pradesh

Showcasing different market behaviors

Key insights for financial inclusion.

Internet Usage

A glimpse of insights from rural TN & UP

Consumer Trends

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Smartphone penetration is high across rural TN and UP, but usage patterns and digital engagement differ significantly.

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Social media activity shows a notable skew between the two states, with one far more engaged than the other.

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Personal care and grooming products exhibit disparate adoption levels, reflecting cultural and economic preferences.

Infrastructure & Lifestyle Gaps

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Access to sanitation facilities is substantially higher in one state, signaling shifts in public health infrastructure.

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Financial services show major penetration gaps, pointing to significant growth potential in underserved regions.

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Leisure and entertainment infrastructure remains underdeveloped in both markets, highlighting unmet demand.

The Road Ahead

Scaling to 20+ States by Early 2026

Our Next Phase: Expanding Nationwide

Dynamic Rural Dashboard

Fueled by Micro-level National Database

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Subscription-Based Access for Deep Insights

Join the Rural Intelligence Revolution

Get Exclusive Access to India’s Rural Market Insights Before Your Competitors Do!

The future of rural business intelligence is here.

Email Us :  reachout@contoursandpathways.com

Your Growth ENGINE

Siddhartha Ghosh

More than 27 years’ experience as a journalist and mixed-methodology Insightist and Consultant, spanning Qualitative methodologies and Analytics and all that lies in between. Expert in Business Transformation and Growth across multiple countries. Keen observer of regional and cultural nuances. Writer, Visiting Faculty Member and Multiple Ultra-Marathoner.


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Pratim Guha Thakurta

More than 30 years’ experience of Marketing Research Operations across methodologies. Worked in diverse markets including Greater India, Asia, parts of Europe and Latam. Established new Quality Control systems for Transformation. Managed high-performing multi-cultural Teams with proven track record of unyielding Integrity.


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Maneesh Choudhary

More than 28 years’ experience with sound track record of driving growth. Coalition-builder with multicultural experience across the Asia Pacific as business head at agency and client organizations. ‘Sustainability’ champion promoting insights and initiatives that make our planet a better place. A much-quoted expert in business publications and media.


 

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