The Analysis of Socio-Economic Effects of Industrial Areas on Developing Rural AreasCase study: Industrial Area of Soleiman Abad, Tonekabon

Industrial development in rural areas, for the purpose of the growth and development of these areas, in the form of the strategy for industrialization of rural areas, has been experienced from some decades ago in different countries, particularly in the developing countries. In Iran, in order to industrialize the rural areas, about 199 industrial units have been established up to 2004, which has had different impacts and effects on these areas. The present research has been performed to analyze the socio-economic effects of industrial regions on rural areas.Soleiman Abad industrial area in Tonekabon town ship has been selected as a sample and its effects have been studied as the socio- economic variables. The used data were of the field data type and were collected through filling the questionnaires by the workers involved in the industrial units and then have been analyzed and studied by statistical tests.The obtained results indicate the general promotion and growth of the social-economical indices of the employed villagers after the establishment of industrial areas, and has accompanied with positive effects in the fields of social insurance, employment and income, partnership, housing development, feeding and social welfare.