Abstract: Based on the perspective of digitalization and centering on the core elements and characteristics of digitalization, the theoretical logic of digitalization to break down the barriers of rural governance and improve the effectiveness of rural governance was expounded. On this basis, a digital evaluation index system of rural governance covering 4 secondary indicators and 14 tertiary indicators was constructed. Taking Sichuan Province as an example, the digitalization level of rural governance in Sichuan Province was evaluated. According to calculations, the comprehensive implementation level of digital rural governance in Sichuan Province was 71.73%, which was in the primary stage of digital development of rural governance. From a dimensional perspective, the highest level of digital implementation of rural party building was achieved, reaching 74.94%. From a regional perspective, the degree of digitalization in rural governance in the Chengdu Plain Economic Zone was 74.81%, leading the digital development of rural governance in Sichuan Province. On this basis, optimization and upgrading strategies were proposed from the aspects of optimizing and upgrading rural information infrastructure, exploring digital application scenarios according to local conditions, emphasizing multiple participation to stimulate the internal driving force of rural governance, and conducting pilot demonstrations of rural digital governance, so as to promote the digital development of rural governance in Sichuan Province.

Key words: digitalization of rural governance, theoretical logic, evaluation index, level assessment, propulsion path, Sichuan Province