Analysing the Digital Divide Factors: Evidence of a Rural-urban Comparison from an Indian District

Adrija Chaudhuri · 2024 · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

Summary. This study identifies factors causing digital inequality between rural and urban areas in Alipurduar district, India. Network connectivity, English language deficiency, and gender emerged as the strongest barriers to technology access. Rural areas, particularly in hilly and forested regions, face significantly greater digital divides than urban centers. The research recommends improving network infrastructure, building digital literacy skills, and promoting English language education to reduce rural-urban and gender gaps in technology access.

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  title   = {Analysing the Digital Divide Factors: Evidence of a Rural-urban Comparison from an Indian District},
  author  = {Adrija Chaudhuri},
  journal = {Journal of Scientific Research and Reports},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51939},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51939}
}

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DOI

10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51939

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, rural-data-and-definitions, general-innovation

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2026-04-29