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What is once known as a calm and serene suburb in Bangalore is now a growing residential hub. We are talking about the city's most popular and sought-after suburb, Kengeri. Located on the Mysore Road on its western corridor, Kengeri has Nagarbhavi on the north and Rajeshwari Nagar on the east. The area is quite popular for coconut farms. Kengeri has witnessed huge real estate growth in recent years, and it is now home to various MNCs, IT Parks, and industries. And, with its growth as an employment hub, it has emerged as a very good locality to rent or buy a residential property.

About Locality

Kengeri is one of those fast-developing localities in Bangalore and has various residential projects with top amenities. The locality provides mid-range and affordable housing options, all from reputed developers. Kengeri is close to various IT parks and enjoys smooth connectivity via bus, cab, and metro. Most of the residents here are either professional working in nearby IT parks or those who are looking to reside in a beautiful locality. 

What’s great about Kengeri?

Kengeri is well-connected via the metro, thanks to the Kengeri Metro Station that was started recently. The area also provides an easy commute to various localities of Bangalore via national highways. Even the internal roads in Kengeri are very well-maintained. The locality is well-lit by streetlights, and it is also safe for the residents. There are many parks in the area, which are well taken care of by the municipality here. As it is located away from the main city, the air pollution too is less. 

What’s not great about Kengeri? 

Though the condition of the roads is pretty good, waterlogging is a huge problem during the rainy season. Some roads also witness heavy traffic during peak hours, but other roads are being constructed to ease the trouble. Parking can be a trouble when one visits the markets here. 

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

Kengeri provides an easy commute to the residents via Mysore Road, Outer Ring Road, NH 44 and 48. The area is also connected to other localities via the purple line metro station. Residents can also use cabs and buses to commute from Kengeri to other localities. The International Airport is 56 km from here, and the nearest railway station is the Kengeri Railway Station. Kengeri is also close to various IT parks, and most of them are within a radius of 5 km. T M tech Park and Global Village Tech Park are the closest IT parks. Electronic City is, however, located at a distance of 27 km from Kengeri.

Social Infrastructure

Kengeri has all the needed amenities and facilities within the vicinity. The area is surrounded by top schools and prominent hospitals. The hospitals here are Shreya Hospital and HK Hospital. Shopping malls like the Arcade Mall and Gopalan Mall are located within a 5-6 km radius. Kengeri is also home to several educational institutions like the Carmel Public School, PJNP School Kengeri, and the St. Ann’s Public High School. Major banks in the area include Karnataka Bank, Indian Bank, ICICI Bank, South Indian Bank, and many others. Kengeri also has its own dedicated railway station in the neighbourhood. 

Nearby Locality – Distance Calculator 

Now that we know about the USPs of Kengeri, let us see how far or near it is to other localities in Bangalore. 

Approximate distance from Kengeri to

BTM Layout – 18.7 km

Bommasandra – 30.4 km

Commercial Street – 19.5 km

Banaswadi – 25.1 km

Commute time from Kengeri to

BTM Layout – 40 minutes

Bommasandra – 45 minutes

Commercial Street – 45 minutes

Banaswadi – 58 minutes

Cab fare from Kengeri to

BTM Layout – One-way travel can cost Rs. 350 approximately 

Bommasandra – One-way travel can cost Rs. 400 approximately 

Commercial Street – No information available

Banaswadi – One-way travel can cost Rs. 580 approximately 

Transport Services Availability 

Kengeri has a dedicated railways station at a distance of 3 km, and people also take cabs, auto rickshaws, and buses to commute to and fro. It is well connected to the city via National Highways and Mysore Road, making it easy for residents to commute.

How do people rate Kengeri?

Kengeri is one of the top-rated localities in Bangalore. Due to the high-security deposits in the main city, more and more people prefer suburbs like Kengeri. It is loved for its connectivity and low air pollution. 

How to visit Kengeri?

One can take a metro to reach Kengeri or even travel by bus from any part of the city. People can also reach Kengeri by taking a cab. 

Locality Comparison

• Kengeri has excellent connectivity to Kodipalya and Meenakshi layouts.

• It is located at a close distance from the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens.

• It is also close to the Bengaluru Palace.
• Kengeri has the Konasandra Lake and Bannerghatta Zoo close by.