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Known to be one of the largest localities in Bangalore, Banashankari is located on Mysore and Kanakapura Road. It earned its name as one of the smartly planned neighbourhoods in Bangalore with various block levels. It also shares its neighbourhood with Girinagar on the west, J P Nagar on the east and ISRO layout, Padmanabha Nagar on the south, and Basavangudi on the north.

About Locality

Banashankari is strategically located at the junction where the outer ring road meets with the Mysore and Kanakapura Roads. Excellent connectivity to other localities and prominent projects from well-known developers like TATA, Sobha Heritage, and Prestige group have made this a popular residential hub too. With excellent facilities in and around the area, good public transportation options are all the USPs of this location. It is also a premium location, and the houses of many celebrities can be found here.

What’s Great about Banashankari?

Banashankari is closer to The Global Village Tech Park, which is at a distance of 8 km. The Electronic City too is located at a distance of 20 km from here. The nearest metro is the Namma Metro, at a distance of 4 km. Most properties here are apartments, villas, and various land parcels. The property is also hugely popular for rentals, and one can find excellent houses, flats, and even paying guest accommodations for rent here. Most of the areas within Banashankari receive water supply from the Cauvery River. 

What’s Not Great about Banashankari?

Some areas within Banashankari do not receive a Cauvery water supply and depend on paid water tankers and borewells. Waterlogging is a very common problem during monsoons. Residents also complain about uninformed power cuts during summer. Some of the roads here experience severe traffic congestion during peak hours. 

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

Banashankari is very easily accessible from every part of the city. It is connected to the city via the outer ring road, and it sees a lot of traffic during the morning and evenings. Though the International Airport is at a distance of 50 km, one can hire a cab to reach there without any hassle. Banashankari is also connected to Bangalore's Northern and Southern areas via the Namma Metro Station. Residents can also commute to and fro via public bus transportation as Banashankari is closer to ORR and Mysore road and also has a number of bus stops.

Social Infrastructure

Banashankari is known for the excellent social amenities provided by residential properties here. The locality also has all the needed facilities closely. The neighbourhood is very quiet and enjoys great connectivity and water supply. These are some of the reasons people of Bangalore love this locality. The popular Gopalan Mall is within Banashankari and has various healthcare facilities nearby. Some well-known hospitals are Motherhood Hospital, Vinayaka Hospital, Sagar Hospital, and Jaya Deva Hospital. Most of these are reachable within 15 to 30 mins from Banashankari. The colleges nearby include National College, Dayananda Sagar College, and BMS College of Engineering. The popular schools include JSS Public School and National Hill View Public School. 

Nearby Locality – Distance Calculator 

Now that we know the facilities nearby Banashankari, let us see how close or far it is from other localities of Bangalore. 

Approximate distance from Banashankari to

Harohalli – 31.6 km

Rajaji Nagar – 11 km

Indira Nagar – 16.6 km

Commute time from Banashankari to

Harohalli – 59 minutes

Rajaji Nagar – 33 minutes

Indira Nagar – 56 minutes

Cab fare from Banashankari to

Harohalli – One-way fare can cost Rs. 400 approximately 

Rajaji Nagar – One-way fare can cost Rs. 100 approximately 

Indira Nagar – One-way fare can cost Rs. 350 - Rs. 400 approximately 

Transport Services Availability 

Residents of Banashankari can travel by metro from Namma Metro Station. The locality has many bus stops with a very high frequency of buses. Most people commute either by bus or cab or use their own vehicle. 

How do people rate Banashankari?

Banashankari is a premium residential destination in Bangalore which enjoys a good water supply and excellent connectivity. Residents love the calm surroundings, and the area has everything needed for comfortable living nearby. Be it schools, colleges, ATMs, pharmacies, banks, hospitals, pet clinics, parks, bus stops, and everything can be found within a 15-20 minutes radius. 

How to visit Banashankari?

People from different parts of the city can reach Banashankari by bus or metro. Cabs are always available for easy commute. Those traveling to Bangalore from other cities can take a cab from the International Airport to Banashankari. 

Locality Comparison

• Banashankari is one of the largest and most premium localities in Bangalore.
• Most of the residential projects here obtain Cauvery water supply.
• Excellent physical and social infrastructure
• Banashankari is a popular residential rental hub with multiple rental options.