Household energy consumption patterns in Bangalore District of Karnataka
1*Arunkumar P and 2B. Mathavan
1*Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram – 608002 (India) Contact details of authors: 1*Arunkumar P – 7676753367 ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5733-4426 2B. Mathavan – 9042218660 ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9908-8994 Address for Correspondence : Arunkumar P Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Annamalai University – 608002 (India) Email: arunp076@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This study examines the socio-economic characteristics and household energy consumption patterns in Bangalore District, Karnataka, using a descriptive and analytical research design. A total of 150 households were surveyed using structured questionnaires, selected through a multi-stage random sampling technique. The research captures key demographic variables such as gender, age, religion, education, family size, income, and monthly expenditure, which significantly influence energy choices. Findings reveal that most households fall into the low to middle-income brackets and have limited monthly expenditure, which shapes their reliance on specific energy sources. Electricity and LPG are the dominant energy types consumed, followed by petrol, diesel, and kerosene. While electricity is universally used, per-capita energy consumption is highest for diesel, suggesting intensive individual usage among fewer users. The total average household energy consumption is recorded at 539,850 MJ per month, with a per-capita consumption of 852.38 MJ. The study highlights the importance of socioeconomic context in shaping energy use and provides critical insights for policy interventions aimed at promoting energy efficiency and equitable access.