Service Area Analysis of Road Transport and Regional Development in Solapur District

Abstract

Road transport plays a crucial role in fostering regional development by enhancing accessibility, connectivity, and mobility of people and goods. This paper analyzes the service area of road transport in Solapur District of Maharashtra, India, using network analysis. Service areas within 0–25 km from tahsil headquarters were calculated and compared to understand the spatial accessibility patterns. The study highlights disparities in road transport accessibility across tahsils and its implications for balanced regional development.