1. Transportation in Karnataka

2. 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

3. Road Transport in Karnataka

4. Road transport : Importance Connecting the rural areas Can be easily constructed People & goods can be easily transported Relatively cheap Flexible Service

5. 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.

6. Road Transport

7. Railways in Karnataka

8. 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

9. World Class Hubli Railway Station Developing Railway Network in North Karnataka Namma Metro, Bangalore

10. Golden Chariot Luxury Train

11. Sharavathi River Bridge, Honnavar

12. Konkan Railways

13. Air Transport in Karnataka

14. 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 2008. Devanahalli is a hub for many national & international airlines.

16. Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore

17. Water Transport in Karnataka

18. 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.