Bommanahalli

Overview :

Bommanahalli is a suburb located in the southern parts of Bangalore. It comes under the supervision of BBMP. It is located adjacent to Hosur Road NH7 and is proximate to the IT Hubs of Electronic City. Other prominent areas located close to Bommanahalli are BTM Layout, HSR Layout, Garvebhavi Palya, Jayanagar, Koramangala, JP Nagar, Begur, Begur, Singasandra, Harlur, Hongasandra, Kuvempu Nagar etc. It has close proximity to NH 44, AH45 & 43. This locality is surrounded by Begur Main Road, Hosur Road, Electronic City Flyover and Devarachikkanahalli Main Road. The locality has managed to set a niche for itself into a preferred destination for IT professionals due to its close proximity to the IT hubs of Electronic City. The locality is connected to major localities of Bangalore such as Koramangala, BTM Layout and HSR Layout via well-planned road networks. There are many garment factories in Bommanahalli which have provided employment to a huge number of women. A garment university will be established in Bommanahalli soon. Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani has already approved the proposal. The locality has gained momentum as it is located in close proximity to Koramangala and Jayanagar that are prime micro-markets of Bangalore. It is also well-connected to Electronic city via Hosur Road and the Electronic City flyover, Sarjapur and and Outer Ring Road, which are prominent locations for IT parks and business centres.
 

Connectivity :

The locality has excellent road and rail connectivity via road and railway. One can get BMTC buses for the other parts of the city. Cabs, auto-rickshaw, metro rail, share-auto etc. are easily available from here.

It has excellent connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport which is located at a distance of 45.9 km via Bellary Road.

Bangalore City Junction, Bangalore Cantt., Malleshwaram, Bangalore East, Banaswadi, and Yesvantpur Junction are its nearby railway station. However, Bangalore City Junction is the nearest and major railway station to Bommanahalli, which is located at a distance of 14 km via Bannerghatta Main Road.

Phase-1 alignment of Namma Metro with one of its route passing through the locality and has a nearby station Yelachenahalli at a driving distance of 7.5 km via 100 Feet Ring Road.

Factors for past growth :

Its proximity to IT Hubs of Electronic City and Bangalore City Railway Station have been a plus point, driving residential demand and development in the locality.

It also has proximity to Industrial Hubs of Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) which houses many well-known factories around it. Thus, providing huge employment opportunities. People working in those companies want to have their house close to their workplace which make the locality most sought-after destination in Bangalore region.

Factors for future growth :

Proposed Phase-2 of Namma Metro with one of its route R V Road – Bommasandra (18.80 km) will pass through the locality, thus, it will create rental demand in the locality.

Proposed and Planned Infra :

Proposed Namma Metro Phase-2 (R V Road – Bommasandra (18.80 km)).

Proposed STPs and ISPS under the Cauvery Water Supply Stage V scheme by Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).

A garment university will be established in Bommanahalli soon announced by Union Minister for Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar.

Infra Development (Social & Physical) :

The area has prominent educational institutions located in and around the locality. This locality has a number of international schools and schools affiliated to various boards of education. Some of the popular schools located here are Govt. Lower Primary School Bommanahalli, St. Joseph English Primary High School, The Silicon City High School, Presidency School, Royal Convent High School, Oxford Public School etc. It is home to some prominent colleges as well. Viswasai College of Nursing, RNR Correspondence College, BMS College of Engineering, The Oxford College of Engineering, Shantiniketan College among few.

Some of the mega malls located in the vicinity are Vega City, Gopalan Innovation Mall, The Forum, Royal  Meenakshi Mall etc. The locality has a number of standalone retail outlets of both national and international brands such as D Mart Hongasandra, Toonz Retail, More Megastore, BSNL, MSIL Liquor Retail Outlet, Cantabil Retail India Ltd. etc.

Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality as some of the prominent hospitals providing healthcare facilities to the residents of Bommanahalli and its adjoining areas are Kavya Hospital, Apollo Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Vivekananda Hospital, Sri Sairam Hospital, Prashanth Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Jayashree Multi Speciality Hospital to name a few.

Major Issues :

Locality is struggling with lack of garbage and sewage management. It has been a major source of water and air pollution in the neighbouring localities.