Koramangala

Overview

Koramangala is, without a doubt, the most happening place in Bangalore. Situated in the south-eastern part of the city, Koramangala is a highly sought-after locality for both residential and commercial spaces.

Koramangala is divided into eight blocks spread over approximately 1800 acres. Blocks one to four are separated from blocks five to eight by the Old Airport Road. Of the eight blocks, the third and seventh blocks serve as major commercial hubs. The locality boasts of tree-lined boulevards and well-paved avenues, making it prime residential locality, with high-rise apartments, posh bungalows, and modest PG accommodations available for residency. The area is largely cosmopolitan in nature. It commands one of the highest property prices in the city and is considered by Bangaloreans to be one of the better places to live.

Koramangala is home to many educational institutions like St. John's Medical College, Vemana Institute of Technology, Amity Global Business School, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Indian Institute of Astrophysics among many others. Software companies including Infosys, Wipro, Siemens VDO, Toshiba Software India Pvt. Ltd. and Tavant Technologies and the Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart and several others have their offices in Koramangala.

Connectivity

The locality is well connected to other parts of the city via road and rail due to its strategic location. BMTC bus depots are present in every block. The road to Bommanahalli and Bommasandra now houses Electronic City, home to many IT Companies. BMTC Buses, private auto rickshaw and cabs improve intra-city connectivity to  the locality.

It has excellent connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport which is located at a distance of 42.4 km via Bellary Road.

Majestic Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Koramangala which is located at a distance of 11 km via Seshadri Road. Other stations are Bangalore Cantt and Bangalore City Junction Railway station.

South End Circle Metro Station is located at a distance of 7.4 km from the locality.

Factors for growth in the future

Proposed Namma Metro Phase-3 with one of its route Carmelaram - Yelahanka (32 km) is sure to provide great relief to current traffic problems.

Factors for growth in past

Its connectivity to other parts of the city along with major IT Hubs of Electronic City and Whitefield have been a plus point for Koramangala, driving rental as well as residential demand and development in the locality.

Proposed & Planned Infra

Proposed Namma Metro Phase-3 with one of its route Carmelaram - Yelahanka (32 km) will pass through the locality.

Under-construction 2.4 km long flyover from the Kendriya Sadan Junction to the Ejipura Main Road junction in Koramangala.

A new sewage pumping station is set to come up at Koramangala Sports Complex.

Infra Development (Social & Physical)

Reputed school in Koramangala include St. Francis High School, Greenwood High Pre School, Maplebear, The Freethinking School, Little Elly Pre School, Bangalore Public School, Neev, B Mona High School, Bethany High School. Well-known colleges include Christ University and Jyothi Nivas College.

Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. Leading hospitals in Koramangala include the Manipal Hospital, Kamakshi Hospital, Sagar Hospital, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Sri Venkateshwara Hospital, Marvel Multispeciality Hospital, Spurthy Hospital, Life Care Hospital, Gangothri Hospital, Primus Hospital among few.

The area has malls such as the Forum Mall, Tibet Place, Total Mall and The Oasis Centre.