Analysis of micro-level regional variation in educational facilities in Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan, India

The problem of Micro-level regional disparities in the levels of social and economic development is a universal phenomenon. Educational status of the population in a region determines its standard of living and overall socio-economic development. India is committed to reduce its considerable inequalities in education sector through various programmes. In Jaisalmer district there are considerable inequalities among three physiograpic units with respect to literacy level and availabilities of facilities for primary, secondary and higher education. These inequalities create various socio-economic problems. Therefore, it is essential to ensure the development of educational facilities in backward areas. The study is based on the village wise educational data obtained from Primary survey and mainly secondary data are collected from statistical district outline of Jaisalmer district 2011. The various indicators for educational status have been taken for analysis. In the present study an attempt has been made to examine the Physiographic unit wise study of relationship between educational variation in population threshold and traveled distance to avail the particular educational facility. The main findings brought out the foregoing analysis are the considerable expansion of educational facilities and awareness towards the importance of education has help in socio-economic transformation of the district. The South-Eastern Plain Region of the district shows high level of educational status and socio-economic development whereas the Western Longitudinal Sand Dune Region shows low educational status and socio-economic development. The present study reveals that educational status of any region is based on educational, infrastructural facilities and socio-economic level.