East Bangalore

East Bangalore is one of the fastest-growing and most important parts of the city. It is known for IT hubs and real estate. The area has grown into a busy economic corridor with many new residential developments. It covers a large region with about 62 villages, managed by around 10 Gram Panchayats. In total, there are more than 1,100 smaller localities.

There are several neighborhoods in the region. Hebbal, Nagawara, and Hennur are located in the north. Ulsoor, Indiranagar, Domlur, and C.V. Raman Nagar are located in the center. Bellandur, Mahadevapura, Marathahalli, and KR Puram are all on the Outer Ring Road. It continues eastward to Whitefield, Kadugodi, and Varthur. Villages like Bidarahalli, Mandur, Kannamangala, and Gunjur are located on the rural side. East Bangalore is a mix of city and countryside. There are modern offices, IT parks, shopping malls, and new apartments. At the same time, there are open lands and older villages. This gives residents a good balance of work, living, and green spaces.

The government plans to create a Bangalore East Corporation in 2025. Some ward borders may change. This will improve services and administration for people living here. Overall, East Bangalore is growing, lively, and well-connected. It attracts professionals, families, and investors. With schools, hospitals, shopping areas, IT hubs, and parks, it offers a modern lifestyle. At the same time, it keeps the charm of its old villages.

Bangalore East – Key Statistics

• Area: 286.56 km²
• Population: 2,101,822
• Population Density: 7,334 people per km²
• Male Population: 1,099,977
• Female Population: 1,001,845
• Nearest Airport & Distance: Kempegowda International Airport – 15 km
• Nearest Railway Station & Distance: KR Puram (Krishnarajapuram) – 2.75 km

Areas in East Bangalore

East Bangalore is a big area with around 110 to 112 regions. About 45 to 50 of these are urban wards under BBMP. The rest are rural villages. In total, the zone has 62 villages. Some well-known urban localities in East Bangalore are:

East Bangalore has a mix of city and semi-city areas. There are busy IT hubs, shopping malls, homes, schools, and hospitals. At the same time, old villages and open lands keep the area calm and livable. The roads and public transport make it easy to reach the airport, railway stations, and other parts of the city. This is why East Bangalore is popular with professionals, families, and investors.

Key Localities and Pincodes of East Bangalore

East Bangalore has many important areas. Some key localities and their pincodes are:

• Whitefield: 560066, 560067
• Marathahalli: 560037
• K.R. Puram: 560036
• Varthur: 560087
• Sarjapur Road: 560035
• Bellandur: 560103
• Indiranagar: 560038
• Mahadevapura: 560048
• Ramamurthy Nagar: 560016
• Old Airport Road: 560008
• Hoodi: 560048
• Domlur: 560071

Tourist Places in East Bangalore

East Bangalore has parks, temples, lakes, and museums. Top places to visit include:

• HAL Aerospace Museum – via Old Airport Road, 10 km, about 25–30 min
• Ulsoor Lake – via Swami Vivekananda Road, 4 km, about 10–15 min
• Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace – via Kasturba Road, 7 km, about 20–25 min
• Pete Market Area – via Kasturba Road, 6 km, about 20 min
• East Parade Church – via MG Road, 3 km, about 8–10 min
• Nageshvara Temple, Begur – via Hosur Road, 22 km, about 45–50 min
• Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield – via Whitefield Main Road, 17 km, about 40–50 min
• Indiranagar – via Swami Vivekananda Road, 5 km, about 12–15 min
• Cooke Town – via Swami Vivekananda Road, 5 km, about 12–15 min
• Baiyyappanahalli Metro Hub – via Swami Vivekananda Road, 8 km, about 20 min

East Bangalore Railway Station

Bangalore East Railway Station (BNCE) is on Pottery Road in Fraser Town.

• 5 km from MG Road
• 6 km from Bengaluru Cantonment
• 7 km from KSR Bengaluru City
• 8 km from KR Puram via Swami Vivekananda Road (20 min by road)

The nearest Metro is Swami Vivekananda Road Metro Station on the Purple Line, just 2 km away. The station serves suburban and long-distance trains. First trains start around 5:30 AM. For inquiries, call Indian Railways helpline 139.

Connectivity

East Bangalore is very well connected. You can reach different parts of the city and nearby towns easily by metro, rail, road, and air.

• Metro: The Purple Line of Namma Metro runs through East Bangalore. It connects Whitefield to Challaghatta, passing through KR Puram, Baiyyappanahalli, and Indiranagar. This makes daily travel easy for work and school.
• Rail: The main railway stations are KR Puram, Baiyyappanahalli, and Whitefield. These stations are on the Bangalore–Chennai line. They serve both short-distance suburban trains and long-distance trains.
• Air: Kempegowda International Airport is about 35 km from East Bangalore. You can reach it in around 35 minutes via Outer Ring Road or SH-104. Airport shuttles and taxis make the trip easy.
• Bus: BMTC buses run across East Bangalore. The Vayu Vajra airport shuttle connects key points to the airport. Many tech parks also have their own shuttles. Travel by bus is comfortable, frequent, and convenient.

Overall, whether you are going to work, school, or traveling outside the city, East Bangalore offers easy and smooth connectivity by all types of transport.

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