Bangalore is a majestic tech city located in the grand state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India. It is spread across 741 km2 (286 sq mi) in the area and is located on the Deccan Plateau. On the plateau, it's at an average elevation of 900 m (2,953 ft). It is famous for being one of the biggest IT exporters in the country. It has a population of 10 million that is spread over a fast land area. The city can traced on Google Maps, and its coordinates are 12°58′44″N and 77°35′30″E. The city serves as the best option to live in as it is the largest city in Karnataka. The other areas covered by the city are:

• Metropolis - 741 km² (286 sq mi)
• Metro - 8,005 km² (3,091 sq mi)
• Elevation 920 m (3,020 ft)

Posh Areas of Bangalore

The city has 225 wards and 198 regions that are divided into rural and urban parts. The city has 5 zones that have housed the poshest IT localities. The areas also boast strong connectivity and basic amenities for the residents and IT professionals. These regions are spread over 2,190 square kilometers (850 sq mi) overall.

Residential Areas

Some of the top residential areas in Bangalore include: Indiranagar, Whitefield, Bannerghatta Road, Sarjapur Road, Electronic City, etc. These areas are also posh IT hubs and spread in different parts around the city.

Suburbs

Some of the major suburbs are Rajaji Nagar, Hebbal, Bellandur, BTM Layout, HSR, and Koramangala. These are located outside the main city.

Peripheral Towns

Some of the peripheral towns considered to be part of the city are Attibele, Anekal, Jigani, Nelamangala, and Sarjapura, etc.

Assembly districts

Some of the assembly districts in Bangalore include KR Puram, Shanti Nagar, and BTM Layout.

The 5 zones of the city that are close to different places and are famous for housing big tech parks are:

• East Zone - Whitefield, Varthur, etc - Famous for housing the largest tech park, ITPB
• West Zone - RR Nagar, Tumkur Rd, etc - Famous for being the industrial areas and best residential localities.
• North Zone - Hennur, Devanahhalli, etc - Famous for being close to the KIAB and bus stops.
• South Zone - Bannerghetta, BMT Layout, etc. - Famous for housing the top basic amenities.
• Central Bangalore - CBD (Central Business District) is the heart of the city, Cubbon Rd, etc - These areas are famous for being the center for business and have housed the beautiful Cubbon Park.

Bangalore has a hilly landscape with a central ridge running from north- northeast to south-southwest. The highest point is Doddabettahalli, standing at 962 meters (3,156 feet), located on this ridge. No major rivers are flowing through the city. The Arkavathi and Dakshin Pinakini rivers to the north meet at Nandi Hills, which is 60 km (37 miles).

Bangalore is Famous And Best Area

The large city with a 10 million population resides in the best localities. These areas boast high returns, offer good features, and have decent connectivity. One of the best areas is Whitefield, which is famous for being the largest tech hub. It has attracted a massive population to live there and get good returns. Big real estate tycoons like Prestige Group have launched premium projects like Prestige Raintree Park in the area. These areas offer multiple residential options like flats, villas, and land parcels. With the avg price starting at Rs 9700/ sq. ft. The avg rent of the units also begins at Rs 25K onwards and offers high ROI.

Bangalore's Area Division

The tech hub sprawls over 170,000 acres and is divided into different parts like residential areas, business hubs, etc. The residential sector of the city covers the massive part. This division can be bifurcated as:

• Residential: 40.4%
• Transport: 24.3%
• Industrial: 6.9%
• Commercial: 2.7%

10 points about the city

1. Known as the Garden City
2. It is the 3rd largest city of India
3. It has the 3rd busiest airport in the world
4. There are more than 67 K tech companies in the city that have offered many jobs.
5. The city is the first tech hub to have a metro connectivity called Namma Metro.
6. There are more than 40K residential options for people of all budget ranges
7. It is the home to the ISRO, DRO, headquarters, and other organizations
8. The city is also famous for its upscale infrastructure and has many entertainment options
9. It came into existence in 1537 and got its name from Kempe Gowda, a great ruler
10. Bangalore's pincode starts from 560 and has more than 100 pincodes for its upscale areas.

FAQS

1. Which is bigger, Chennai or Bangalore?

Bangalore has a bigger population of about 12,327,000, while Chennai has around 10,971,108 people.

2. Which is bigger, Bangalore or Hyderabad?

Bangalore is bigger than Hyderabad as it covers an area of 741 sq. km. and Hyderabad covers 694 sq. Km.

3. Why is Bangalore so big?

Bangalore's growing demand started in the 20th century as it turned into an IT hub. It attracted MNCs and global tech firms, which made changes to the city's infrastructure. Once, it used to cover only a small part, but now it's one of the largest cities in India.

4. Is Bangalore urban or metro?

The city is a posh urban district of Karnataka and is an ideal option for living.