Balaji EncalveJigani, Bangalore

A prime location in South Bangalore, Jigani is along NH 7. It is a hotspot for the real estate market and a preference for many first-time home buyers in the city. The locality is also known as ‘Granite City’ owing to various granite factories nestled in and around the locality. The locality is home to a high number of IT professionals due to its proximity to IT hotspot Electronic City and other prime industrial areas such as Bommasundra, Sarjapur etc. 

What’s Great About the Locality

When a locality becomes a hotspot for real estate markets, there are several factors owing to it, and Jigani happens to have bagged quite a many. The locality is connected with almost all the major roads around the city, not forgetting that NH-7 connects Bangalore to Hosur in Tamil Nadu. The public transport network of the locality is also great.

It is surrounded by greenery and houses well-maintained lakes such as Jigani Lake, Hennagara Lake and Kallabalu Lake and Garden. Jigani also has access to some of the best schools in Bangalore city. Owing to its closeness to the major IT park Electronic city and other prime workspaces, the rental rates have been in good demand, especially amongst the service class of these workspaces. The upcoming housing project Swami Vivekanand Nagar near Jigani is just going to boost that demand up further. 

What’s Not Great About the Locality

Being connected with most of the major roads, the traffic jams are very high in the locality. Another setback in the transportation system is the distance from the nearest metro. The closest metro from Jigani is Silk Institute which is 22 km from here. 

Situated in such proximity to the industrial areas, the pollution level in the locality is high. The presence of industries has led to high levels of air pollution and contamination of groundwater. Speaking of water, another problem that the residents have been facing here is the shortage of water supply due to the over-exploitation of groundwater, which has forced the residents to rely on private tankers. 

There have also been complaints of foul stench around the locality due to the discharge of liquid waste from Sewage Treatment Plants in Hennagara Lake. 

Physical Infrastructure and Liveability Index

With almost all important roads passing through the locality, the road network of Jigani is really good, and the locality has several public parking spaces available. The water supply system may not be as good in the locality due to depletion in the level of groundwater. The sewer system and the stormwater drainage system can be said to be decent. To wrap up the liveability index of the locality can be said to be above average. 

Social Infrastructure

The locality is equipped with high-quality social infrastructure. It is connected with some of the best schools in Bangalore such as Treamis World School and Ebenezer International School amongst others. Narayana Hrudyalaya and Sparsh Hospital are some of the well-equipped hospitals here. A metro station at a 9 km distance is under construction and the Kempegowda International Airport is 77.8 km from here. The markets in the vicinity are D-mart and Metro amongst others. It has all the civic amenities around. 

Distance Calculator

• The locality is 9.7 km from Electronic city, 6.7 km from Bannerghatta, and 8.9 km from Bommasandra
• It takes 25-40 mins to reach Electronic City, 14-30 mins for Bannerghatta and 18-35 mins for Bommasandra
• It costs approximately Rs. 200 to Electronic City, Bannerghatta, and Bommasandra from here via cab.
• Except for a metro station, all public transport services are available here.

How People Rate the Locality

With good social infrastructure, easily accessible public transport, markets at close distance and a greenery-wrapped locality, the locals have given it a 4-star rating.

How to Visit Locality

The locality can be easily visited by taking a bus or cab from the Bangalore Railway station. If you are coming from the airport, you can take a cab from there. Cabs are the easiest way to reach the locality.

Locality Comparison

• The road network of the locality is quite good.
• The water supply, compared to other parts of Bangalore, is poor.
• The rental rates are affordable and comfortable housing.
• Well-connected with other prime locations.