Frazer Town, Bangalore

Overview

Previously known as Pulakeshi Nagar and Mootocherry (among the locals until 1858), Frazer Town (or Fraser Town) is a one of the oldest neighbourhoods situated in Bangalore Cantonment area. The locality spans upto an area of 4 square kilometre. The area is popular for the ancient Gothic-styled colonial bungalows and splendid architecture. One can also find the greenery filled conservancy lanes in Frazer Town as it was developed during the British regime.

Connectivity

• Frazer Town is easily approachable due to its excellent connectivity.
• The important arterial roads in Frazer Town are Spencer Road, Promenade Road, Netaji Road, Madhavraya Mudaliar Road, Wheeler Road, Haines Rad, and Mosque Road.
• It is located at a distance of 7km from Majestic Bus Station and 3km from Shivaji Bus Terminus.
• The Bangalore East Railway Station is just a kilometre away while the Cantonment Station is 2.5km away.
• The Bangalore International Airport is about 28km from Frazer Town.

Factors for Growth

Old-world charm coupled with robust infrastructure significantly helped Frazer Town’s real estate to develop quickly. And its proximity to the commercial hubs such as Commercial Street, Brigade Road and MG Road (3-4km) just added to the area’s popularity.

Infrastructure Developments - Social & Physical

• Infrastructure in Frazer Town includes popular schools, hospitals, hotels and shopping centres.
• The educational institutions in this locality are Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Medical College, Goodwill Christian College for Women, ICFAI, St.Josephs Covent Girls High School Oasis International School.
• Some of the hospitals in Frazer Town are Santosh Hospital, Meridian Medical Centre, Cloudnine Clinic, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital and City Hospital.

Major Challenges

The major challenges posed by the residents of Frazer Town are the bad roads, heavy traffic and improper waste management.