Vol. 2, Issue 12, Part L (2016)

Abstract
This paper strives to peruse spatial patterns in the inequality in the provision of basic amenities and facilities in urban areas in West Bengal. It manifests that Kolkata and its peripheral areas have upheld more treated water near and within premises while non-bordering districts of Kolkata exercised more untreated water sources. The study divulges Kolkata Metropolitan areas and northern hilly areas have accounted for a better situation of bathroom and drainage facilities than distant districts. Outcomes also reveal that highly urbanized districts access more electricity and green energy (solar energy) as a source of lighting than least urbanized districts. Western and central northern districts are practicing more ‘Other’ sources than LPG/PNG while some northern hilly and south-eastern districts are utilizing more LPG/PNG than ‘Other’ sources. The low urbanized districts are cooking more outdoors of houses while high urbanized districts are cooking more inside of houses. Household amenities and services are positively associated with the degree of urbanization. Nevertheless, those districts that are highly urbanized have entree to more amenities and facilities.