Bannerghatta Road, State Highway 87 or BG Road as its better known today is a 50 km long arterial road that links Bangalore with other towns like Anekal, Jigani and Bannerghatta. Coming under the BBMP (Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike), the stretch has rapidly developed many villages in and around it.
Accessibility
Intersecting with major arterial roads, Bannerghatta Road enjoys great connectivity. The 50 km stretch is well connected to the city via roads and rail. Private rickshaws and BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) buses improve inter-locality connectivity here. Branching out from Adugodi on Hosur Road, the road continues till the Anekal taluk thereby linking localities in Bangalore city with other neighborhoods like Bannerghatta, Jigani and Anekal. Enjoying great connectivity, the road passes through all the major junctions like Arekere Gare, Gottigere, Hulimavu Gate, Bannerghatta Circle, Adugodi and Koppa Gate. Through a private partnership, 5 kilometers of the Bannerghatta Road have been widened to curb traffic congestion. The highway’s intersection with the ORR (Outer Ring Road) and NICE Road have further aided its connectivity The road passes through many important localities like MICO Layout, Jayanagar, Dollars Colony, Anekal, Gottigere and Arekere Gate. The Kempagowda International Airport and Bangalore City Junction are 45 and 15 km away from this road respectively. There are many BMTC buses that help ferry individuals at regular basis.
Education
The locality has a few reputed educational institutions. International schools and schools affiliated to various other boards are located here. Sarala Birla Academy, Ryan International School, AMC School, and School of India Bangalore are located here. The area is known for the presence of renowned institutions like the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, AMC Group of Institutions, T. John Institute of Technology, Universal Educational Academy, and IILM Business School.
Hospitality
The region has a good presence of the hospitality sector as there are many star hotels, serviced apartments, resorts and restaurants here. Some of the hotels in the locality include, Maple Suites, Arama Suites, Temple Suites, and the Woodbridge Hotel. Resorts like Mango Mist Resorts, Confident Cascade Mega Resort, Sunny Holiday Village & Convention Centre, Tulips Resort, Radiant Resort. Serviced apartments like Eco-Haya Serviced Apartments, Heritage Suites, and The Chalet are present here. The area has some of the finest of restaurants in Bangalore like Savoury – Sea Shell Restaurant, Chavadi, Grasshopper, Seasons, and Chung Wah where a variety of cuisines are served. The locality has a good nightlife with the presence of bars, lounges and pubs like Deja Vu Resto Bar, Xtreme Sports Bar, TGI Fridays and The Pint Room.
Retail
The locality has various options for shopping to meet the retail needs of the cosmopolitan crowd. Shopping malls like Royal Meenakshi Mall, Vega City Mall and Gopalan Innovation Mall are present here. The area has a number of standalone retail outlets of both national and international brands like The Raymond Shop, Lifeline, Peter England, Max, Mom & Me etc. Shopping complexes, supermarkets, hypermarkets, grocery shops, provisional shops and general stores are also present here.
Entertainment
Theatres and multiplexes like Gopalan Cinemas, Maheshwari Theatre, Srinivasa Theatre, etc. are located here. The area has clubs and sport activities which serves as recreation centers.
Healthcare
The locality with the presence of famous multi specialty, super specialty,and general hospitals stands apart in terms of healthcare facilities. Some of the famous hospitals here include Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, RVM Foundation Hospital, Vijayashree Hospital, and Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research. The region also has a number of clinics and pharmacies.
Places of worship
Khatushyam Temple, Sri Chowdeshwari Devi Temple, Ayyappaswamy Temple, IPA ShelterHouse, Santhome Parish Church, NLF City Light Church, Bilal Masjid, and Burhani Masjid are some of the places of worship located here.
Real Estate
Cited to be one of the most favorable areas for investment due to its rapid urbanization, many residential and commercial establishments have come up along this stretch. The micro market has well developed social infrastructure like renowned healthcare facilities and educational institutions. The road also has many shopping malls and restaurants to keep up with the demands of the cosmopolitan crowd present there. The Bannerghatta National Park is another factor that is pushing the realty demand here The green lined leisurely spaces of BG Road have attracted many families to invest here. The stretch is also drawing a floating population due to its close proximity to IT Parks and SEZs (Special Economic Zones). Localities that have witnessed a remarkable growth on this road are Dairy Circle, Gottigere, Jigani and Anekal. Although apartments dominate the real estate market at 79%, there is a sudden demand for individual homes here. Being one of the major arterial roads connecting with IT hubs and housing some renowned hospitals and educational institutions, has turned this road into a commercial hub as well. Some of the proposed projects which are expected to make an impact on the realty market here include:
The proposed Namma Metro line running between Gottigere and Nagavara through IIM- Bangalore will improve the road’s connectivity and enhance its real estate demand.
The state government has decided to increase the width of the 7.5 km of stretch of the Bannerghatta Road beginning from JD Mara Junction till Nice Road to 45 metres (147.6 feet) which is bound to bring cheer to motorists who are struggling to cope up with traffic snarls