The present investigation was undertaken to document the consumption pattern of papad at household level and its availability in the local market.  A sample size of each 100 households and retail shops were selected purposively from local Dharwad. Consumption pattern of papad and its availability in the market were collected by personal interview method. The traditional practice of papad preparation was still followed at household level. Pulses, cereals, processed cereals, fruits and tubers were used for preparation of papads. National brands like Lijjat and MTR and also local brands were available in the local market. Blackgram dhal papad was most popular. The distributors of  papads in the local market of  Dharwad were from local Dharwad town (30%), different places within Karnataka (33%) and outside Karnataka (37%).