Transportation in Karnataka
Transportation : Importance to Economy Physical supply of products/mobility of labor Allows production/consumption of products to occur at different locations Employment Stabilization In Price Social, political and cultural importance
Road Transport in Karnataka
Road transport : Importance Connecting the rural areas Can be easily constructed People & goods can be easily transported Relatively cheap Flexible Service
Kinds of Roads Roads in Karnataka are classified into 4 kinds: 1)National Highways 2)State Highways 3)District Roads 4)Village Roads There are also PWD Roads, Forest Department Roads, Town Municipality & City Corporation Roads.
Road Transport
Railways in Karnataka
Railways in Karnataka First railway line in Karnataka was opened in 1864 by Madras railway Company between Bangalore & Madras. Southern & South-Western Railways operate in Karnataka. South-western Railways – Hubli Konkan Railways
World Class Hubli Railway Station Developing Railway Network in North Karnataka Namma Metro, Bangalore
Golden Chariot Luxury Train
Sharavathi River Bridge, Honnavar
Konkan Railways
Air Transport in Karnataka
Air Transport in Karnataka Fastest & Costliest mode of transport First flight in Karnataka – Bangalore to Hyderabad in 1946 by Deccan Airways. In 1996, Bangalore airport was declared as the International Airport. New Devanahalli international airport became operational in Devanahalli is a hub for many national & international airlines.
Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore
Water Transport in Karnataka
Water Transport in Karnataka Karnataka has both inland as well as sea waterways. Uttara Kannada, Dakshin Kannada & Udupi districts have both the kinds of waterways. Limited use of Waterways due to road, railway & air transport.. Important ports of Karnataka – Old Mangalore Port, New Mangalore Port, Malpe, Hangarakatte, Kundapura, Padubidri, Bhatkal, Honnavara, tadri, belekeri & Karwar.