Scientific Attitude and Educational Progress in Rural-Urban Context: A Case Study of Jehanabad District, Bihar

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of scientific attitude and educational progress in the rural-urban context of Jehanabad district, Bihar. The objective of the research is to understand how scientific attitude influences the quality of education, social awareness, and innovation. The findings reveal that urban areas exhibit a relatively higher level of scientific attitude and educational advancement due to better infrastructure, access to digital resources, laboratories, and availability of trained teachers. In contrast, rural areas face limitations in educational quality due to lack of resources, limited access to technology, and socio-economic challenges. Scientific attitude equips students to be rational, creative, and effective problem-solvers—skills essential for the 21st century. The study also highlights that bridging the rural-urban educational divide requires policy reforms, equitable distribution of resources, teacher training, and digital literacy. As Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam stated, “If we want to develop India into a developed nation, we must prioritize the quality of education in villages.” This vision can guide the educational and social development of Jehanabad and the nation at large.