An Analysis of the Degree of Development of cities in Sistan-Baluchestan Province

Intense concentration and imbalance are important features of the third world countries. These features are considered to be the result of polar growth policies . As a result of this policy, a limited number of areas have a key role and other areas play a peripheral role. Regional planning was introduced to create balance, and shape appropriate spaces. The first step in regional planning is to recognize the socio-economic and cultural disparities. Creation of balance and coordination in public constructions and urban organizations are examples of development. In this study, the identification of the degree of development in Sistan- Baluchestan cities has been studied. This study uses the latest data and statistics related to 1385. Twenty nine indices from the sectors of education, health care, utilities and infrastructures in 10 cities have been studied. The results are evaluated through Taxonomy Model. The present article aims at a deeper study of the social and economic features of the cities in order to account for the overall structure and the development rate of each city. The results of this study can be utilized by regional and local authorities in decision making and planning. This research follows the descriptive, analytical and case study method. The results of the study indicate lack of coordinated distribution of facilities and services in the cities of this province. Among the 10 cities studied ; as far as the allocation of resources, facilities and services is concerned; the cities of zahedan and zabol enjoy the first rank, the cities of Iranshahr, Saravan, Chabahar and Khash have the second rank, and the cities of Sarbaz, Konarak and zehak have the third rank.