• Dr.Nayakara Honnurswamy

Abstract Disparity refers to differences in the level of economic and social development among geographical areas within the same state. Karnataka has experienced rapid economic transformation, but the benefits of development have not been distributed evenly across all districts. This article examines the nature and persistence of regional disparities in Karnataka using the secondary evidence contained in the source study. The analysis considers per-capita income, literacy, demographic indicators, transport facilities, motor vehicles, state highways and primary schools as major dimensions of regional development. The study follows a descriptive and analytical research design based on secondary data for the period broadly covered by the source material, with particular emphasis on the 2001 and 2011 district-level observations and the wider 2011–2021 study period stated in the methodology. Measures such as percentage change, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, ranking, compound growth rate, Gini coefficient and Lorenz curve are identified as appropriate analytical tools. The evidence indicates that Karnataka’s development has generated substantial improvements in aggregate indicators, while inter-district differences remain visible, particularly between relatively advanced southern/coastal districts and several northern districts. The findings suggest that regional policy should move beyond aggregate growth and focus on place-based investment in human capital, connectivity, productive employment and basic infrastructure. The study concludes that balanced regional development requires sustained and measurable district-level planning, improved targeting of public expenditure and systematic monitoring of regional indicators. Keywords: Regional disparities; Karnataka; regional imbalance; per-capita income; literacy; infrastructure; district development; regional planning.

Regional disparities; Karnataka; regional imbalance; per-capita income; literacy; infrastructure; district development; regional planning.

"“REGIONAL DISPARITIES IN KARNATAKA: AN SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 10, page no.a700-a706, October-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2610075.pdf

"“REGIONAL DISPARITIES IN KARNATAKA: AN SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 10, page no. ppa700-a706, October-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2610075.pdf