Overview
Situated in central region of the city, Ashok Nagar is at the heart of the central business district (CBD) in Bangalore. The locality is surrounded by MG Road, Bruton Road, Museum Road, and Residency Road. The important neighbourhood localities in the vicinity are Richmond Town, Victoria Layout, Shanthala Nagar, Craig Park Layout, and Srinivasa Nagar.
Connectivity
- Ashok Nagar provides good connectivity to major parts of Bangalore.
- BMTC bus service is available frequently and there is a metro rail running through this area. The nearest metro station is MG Road.
- Bangalore Cantonment railway station is just 4km away from Ashok Nagar. The Kempegowda International Airport is 35km from this locality.
Factors for Growth
- Ashok Nagar is one of the oldest localities in Bangalore.
- Due to its prime location and connectivity to other parts of the city, the locality has rapidly developed in the past few years.
- The availability of ample quality space promoted the widespread establishment of commercial establishments. This bought some prestigious developers to the area, which in turn contributed to the growth of this locality.
Infrastructure Developments - Social & Physical
- Ashok Nagar and surrounding areas have abundant educational institutions such Rashtriya Military School, Bishop Cotton Boys High School Educational Institutions, St Joseph College of Commerce, J D Institute of Fashion Technology, St. Joseph P U College, etc.
- This locality also has good medical facilities due to the presence of hospitals like St. Philomena's Hospital, M G Hospital, Hosnet Hospital, GM Hospital etc.
- This area has many entertainment options and shopping attractions such as Garuda mall, Shoppers Stop, Eva mall, Bangalore Central and 5th Avenue mall.
Major Challenges
The major challenge in this locality is that the roads are often plagued with traffic jams. During peak hours, one loses patience due to the movement at snail’s pace.
