Kalkere, Bangalore

Overview

Located in the north-eastern part of Bangalore, Kalkere is surrounded by Ramamurthy Nagar, K. Channasandra and Horamavu. Being strategically located opposite to the Outer Ring Road (ORR), the real estate market in the area is growing by leaps and bounds. The market here is largely concentrated on individual houses, but multi-storey apartments are not far behind.

Connectivity

The area is well connected to other parts of the city via BMTC buses and auto-rickshaws.

• Proximity to the ORR gives Kalkere swift access to the major IT Parks such of the city.  
• Kempegowda International Airport located at a distance of 36km
• Yeshwanthpur Railway Station is about 21km
• Swami Vivekananda Metro Station is the nearest metro station which is about 8km from Kalkere.

Factors for Growth

The real estate market is doing well here primarily because of the proximity to IT/ITeS Parks such as Manyata Tech Park, Bagmane Tech Park and Bagmane World Technology Centre.

Several IT professionals prefer to stay close to their workplace mainly to avoid traffic and save travel time. Thus, with several options available at a relatively affordable rates, Kalkere evolves as a good bet.

Infrastructure Developments: Social & Physical

• Lifestyle, Phoenix Market City, Elements Mall, Esteem Mall and Orion East Mall are few of the prominent shopping destinations nearby.
• TIME Kids, Asha Kiran Special Needs School, Narayana E-Techno School are few of the schools located in the vicinity.
• Major hospitals nearby are Sri Sai Eye Hospital, Ovum Hospital. Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Rainbow Children's Hospital and Birth Right by Rainbow.
• Bible Society of India is one of the industrial sector found here.
• There is also a park and a pond commonly called as 'Kalkere Kalyani'.

Major Challenges

Drainage is a big cause of concern for the people residing in the area. Further, inadequate garbage disposal and poor street lighting are also among the challenges faced by the residents here.