Jayanagar is one of the oldest residential localities in Bangalore which mainly lies in South Bangalore. This part of the city was first carved out in the map in the year 1959 and holds the title of being the first planned neighbourhood. The region consists of ten blocks with 3rd and 4th block predominantly as commercial hub and other blocks are residential areas. Jayanagar IV Block houses one of the prime shopping complexes along with a bus terminus.
"Victory City" as Jayanagar is translated in Kannada, many are not sure of why it is called so. Some say the name has been derived from Maharaja of Mysore'sfirst name "Jayachamaraja". The locality still possesses many landmarks from the past and is believed to be designed by Sir M Visveshwariya. There is South End Circle which is a junction holding six roads from each direction and then the historical Ashoka Pillar to mark its presence in the southern end of the city.
Jayanagar is enclosed with some of the prime locations of Bangalore. The localities include JP Nagar, BTM Layout, Banashankari, Tilak Nagar, Basavangudi, Lakkasandra, DVG Road, Wilson Garden, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, etc. Areas which come under Jayanagar ward are Thilak Nagar, Tavarrekhere, Gurappanapalya and JP Nagar.
According to a survey by DNA Bangalore in 2010, Jayanagar has been adjudged as one of the most livable and multicultural localities in Bangalore. Out of all the blocks, Jayanagar I block is regarded as most quietest place to live in against other localities. Jayanagar IV Block has many shopping complexes, fast food centres and restaurants. Jayanagar is flocked with many temples like Ragigudda temple near East End and Shree Dharmanath Jain temple near the IV block bus stand.
Some of the educational institutes in the neighbourhood are Rajiv Gandhi University, RV Dental College and Industrial Training Institute, City Group Of Institutions, Dayananda Sagar College Of Science, IBMR (Institute Of Business Management & Research), AAI Fe Deemed University, The Oxford Educational Institutions and medical colleges like RV College Of Nursing, R.V. Dental College, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya to name a few. Some of the famous eating joints of Bangalore like Mughal Durbar, Taj Darbar, Vijay Sagar and Blue lagoon are located here. Some of the hospitals located around are Rajlaxmi, Rajiv gandhi University of health Science, Murthy, Vinayaka Hospital, Diwakar Hospital, Sanjay Gandhi Accident Hospital, Kaushak and Ayurvedic Research Unit.
Jayanagar has most of the Kannada speaking residents comprising of mainly business owners and young IT professionals with a population of 186911. Male population is 95554 and female is 91357.
The nearest Kempegowda Bus Station( Majestic Station) and Bangalore City Railway station is at a distance of 7 km and it is at 46 km distance from Bangalore International Airport.
Real estate is booming in this area. The reason being it is close to many IT companies and is in close proximity with prime locations. Previously, the original price of the sites allocated by the Bangalore City Corporation was around Re 1/sq ft and the current market price is in the range of Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000/sq ft. The prices are expected to appreciate as many office spaces and malls and multiplexes are opening in and around Jayanagar.
Some of the Residential Projects at Jayanagar are listed below:
Description : Fully furninshed. Includes a seprate Sun Room + Study + Private Swimming Pool on Terrace + Private Covered Entertainment Area (for about 35 people), House : D-801, Address : Jayanagar 1s..
Description : Wardrobes on both the rooms, Aluminium sliding windows/ Aluminium door,Two geysers ( one in each bathroom) , fans, tubelights, House : Building No.1, Flat No.404, Address : 9th Block Jay..
Description : Prestigious Location with all amenities at hand though Built in 1995. All the previous Tenants told that this is a Lucky Flat and every one moved out after purchasing their own House. Th..
Description : very old house in very good locality any intrested to purchase in jaynagar 1st blk wiil suit this property, Address : east end 1st crs,Near madavan park,jaynagar 1st blk,Bangalore, Poste..
Description : 2-BHK APARTMENT WELL MAINTAIN, LESS THAN FOUR YEARS
SAMI FURNISHED.CLOSE TO MAIN ROAD,LOCATED AT POSH AREA.EAST FACING...., House : G-2, Address : No. 10, 9th Cross Tank Bund Road, Bismi..
Description : with all amenities,swimming pool, children play area etc.., House : b006, Address : Jayanagar 1st Block, behind Madhavan Park, Bangalore, Posted by : Broker Agent Dealer..
Description : Excellent residential apartment for rent with 3 bedroom and 3 bathrooms with all wood work done like wardrobes,kitchen cabinets,and good light fittings,with amenities like gym,club house..
Description : Excellent residential apartment for rent with 3 bedroom and 3 bathrooms with all wood work done like wardrobes,kitchen cabinets,and good light fittings,with amenities like gym,club house..
Description : Luxury 3 Bedroom apartment in a small complex. The compound has a club house, gym, play area, amphitheatre & swimming pool. The apartment has 3 balconies and comes with woodwork, chimney..
Description : one of the popular Residential Developments in Jaya Nagar neighborhood of Bangalore. It is among the well known Projects of its class. The landscape is beautiful with spacious Houses.
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Description : The apartment is semi furnished - all woodwork is done and kitchen is fully equipped., House : D402, Address : Jayanagar 1st Block, Behind Madhavan Park, Bangalore , Posted by : Owner..
Garbage will finally be taken care of in Bangalore city! Organic waste converter plants are to be installed by Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike ( BBMP ) at all its 198 wards. Every day, 5000 tonnes of stationed, one at Malleswaram and other at Jayanagar . Source: IBN Live
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