Comparisons
Karnataka vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: NCT of Delhi and Gujarat
Karnataka in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Karnataka followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Karnataka, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bengaluru, Mysuru and Dharwad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bengaluru rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mysuru rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dharwad was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Karnataka fare in comparison to others in India? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Karnataka was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in India, street construction in Karnataka has become more connected. Karnataka ranked 3rd in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Karnataka in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Karnataka is Kundapura with an SNDi of 6.75, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Manvi with an SNDi of 1.03, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Manvi, Kundapura
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Karnataka rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Karnataka, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bengaluru, Mysuru and Dharwad. Out of the three cities, Dharwad does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dharwad was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Karnataka is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in India, the street network in Karnataka has become more connected. Karnataka ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.