Jayanagar
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Jayanagar is a residential and commercial neighbourhood of the city of Bangalore
in Karnataka
, India
. It is sub-divided into ten blocks, most of which comprise residential areas. A prominent shopping complex is located in Jayanagar IV Block. Jayanagar IV Block also houses one of Bangalore's principal bus termini.
The foundation of Jayanagar was laid in the year 1959. It was one of the first planned neighbourhoods in Bangalore and at the time, the largest in Asia. Since then, Jayanagar has expanded significantly. Jayanagar is home to the cream of Bangalore's elite.
It is surrounded by Basavangudi, JP Nagar
, Banashankari 2nd stage, Gurappanapalya, Sadduguntepalya and BTM Layout
among other areas. It is also in proximity to the Lalbagh Botanical Garden
and to one of the Pillars of Ashoka
. Jayanagar comprises Ten area blocks (including 4th 'T' Block), of which the 3rd and 4th block are largely commercial hubs, while the rest are mostly residential.
A 2010 survey by DNA Bangalore ranked Jayanagar as the most liveable place in Bangalore.
, the language of a majority of the inhabitants of the city of Bangalore, Jayanagar means - literally - "Victory City". It is not conclusively known, however, why it is called so. One school of thought is that the name symbolizes the Maharaja of Mysore's first name "Jayachamaraja".
Jayanagar was traditionally regarded as the southern end of Bangalore. The "South End Circle", wherein six roads from different areas meet, and the historic Ashoka Pillar (which was to mark the southern end of the city) bear this fact. While newer extensions have taken away this distinction from Jayanagar, it still remains one of the more southern parts of the city.
. The Ragigudda temple
near East End and the Shree Dharmanath Jain temple near the IV block bus stand are prominent. It is believed that the locality, designed by Sir M Visvesvaraya, is one of the best planned layouts in Asia.
The Jayanagar Shopping Complex is in IV Block, next to the Bus Station. 4th Main road, which is known as Nanda Road, was actually a boulevard
running North to South from South end circle to 44th Cross in 5th block for almost 2 kilometers and is characterised by well maintained parks on either side. Due to the Bangalore Metro
construction, the road has lost some of its foliage. It was the only such road in Bangalore city.
Jayanagar I Block is primarily a residential locality. It is a very quiet place and quite a contrast to the rest of the city.
Jayanagar IV Block is well known for its shopping, restaurants and fast food centers. There is Inox multiplex which has 4 screens. Earlier it was known as Swaagath theatre.
Jayanagar is also one of the oldest localities in Bangalore. This makes it one of the most conservative places to live in Bangalore. It has a substantial population of long-term, mostly Kannada-speaking residents with established family ties to the locality. The residents are mainly upper middle class and well to do. The initial residents were mainly Government officers since the residential sites were allocated predominantly to Government officials, but recently there has been a large influx of business owners and young IT professionals.
The original price of the sites when allocated by the Bangalore City Corporation was in the vicinity of Rs1/sq ft and the current market price is in the range of Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000/sq ft.
Being at the southern part of Bangalore, living in Jayanagar during the early 2000s used to mean a longer commute to major employers for many of its residents. However, with a lot of major employers opening office locations in south Bangalore, and with a series on new malls and multiplexes coming up shortly in its vicinity, Jayanagar has maintained its desirability for the upwardly-mobile, family-oriented.
which includes several Volvo buses. One can take route 18, 25, 2 and many more buses from the city central bus station (platform 13) for a very nominal fare. Namma Metro project is a subway project with Jayanagar being one of the main hubs, currently due to its construction the traffic in Jayanagar West is severally hampered.
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is sub-divided into ten blocks, most of which comprise residential areas. A prominent shopping complex is located in Jayanagar IV Block. Jayanagar IV Block also houses one of Bangalore's principal bus termini.
The foundation of Jayanagar was laid in the year 1959. It was one of the first planned neighbourhoods in Bangalore and at the time, the largest in Asia. Since then, Jayanagar has expanded significantly. Jayanagar is home to the cream of Bangalore's elite.
It is surrounded by Basavangudi, JP Nagar
J P Nagar
Jaya Prakashnarayan Nagar J P Nagar was created during the period of Ramakrishna Hegde as Chief Minister of Karnataka. In the beginning, this locality was basically a residential area. The area was dotted with bungalows and independent houses...
, Banashankari 2nd stage, Gurappanapalya, Sadduguntepalya and BTM Layout
BTM Layout
BTM Layout is a neighbourhood in Bangalore, Karnataka, India....
among other areas. It is also in proximity to the Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Lal Bagh
- History :Hyder Ali commissioned the building of this garden in 1760 but his son, Tipu Sultan, completed it. Hyder Ali decided to create this garden on the lines of the Mughal Gardens that were gaining popularity during his time. Hyder Ali laid out these famous botanical gardens and his son added...
and to one of the Pillars of Ashoka
Pillars of Ashoka
The pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout the northern Indian subcontinent, erected or at least inscribed by the Mauryan king Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BCE. Originally, there must have been many pillars but only nineteen survive with inscriptions. Many are...
. Jayanagar comprises Ten area blocks (including 4th 'T' Block), of which the 3rd and 4th block are largely commercial hubs, while the rest are mostly residential.
A 2010 survey by DNA Bangalore ranked Jayanagar as the most liveable place in Bangalore.
History
In KannadaKannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
, the language of a majority of the inhabitants of the city of Bangalore, Jayanagar means - literally - "Victory City". It is not conclusively known, however, why it is called so. One school of thought is that the name symbolizes the Maharaja of Mysore's first name "Jayachamaraja".
Jayanagar was traditionally regarded as the southern end of Bangalore. The "South End Circle", wherein six roads from different areas meet, and the historic Ashoka Pillar (which was to mark the southern end of the city) bear this fact. While newer extensions have taken away this distinction from Jayanagar, it still remains one of the more southern parts of the city.
Culture
Jayanagar is the hub of Southern Bangalore with a predominantly Kannada speaking population. Since the early 1990s, it has had an influx of people from many parts of India, making it a multicultural suburb. Jayanagar has a number of templesHindu temple
A Mandir, Devalayam, Devasthanam, or a Hindu temple is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism...
. The Ragigudda temple
Ragigudda Anjaneya temple
The Ragigudda Anjaneya temple is a temple dedicated to Hanuman and is located in Jayanagar 9th Block suburb of Bangalore. Ragigudda temple also has a Shivalinga and the Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman shrine in the same precinct. The temple is situated on a hillock. There is a smaller temple...
near East End and the Shree Dharmanath Jain temple near the IV block bus stand are prominent. It is believed that the locality, designed by Sir M Visvesvaraya, is one of the best planned layouts in Asia.
The Jayanagar Shopping Complex is in IV Block, next to the Bus Station. 4th Main road, which is known as Nanda Road, was actually a boulevard
Boulevard
A Boulevard is type of road, usually a wide, multi-lane arterial thoroughfare, divided with a median down the centre, and roadways along each side designed as slow travel and parking lanes and for bicycle and pedestrian usage, often with an above-average quality of landscaping and scenery...
running North to South from South end circle to 44th Cross in 5th block for almost 2 kilometers and is characterised by well maintained parks on either side. Due to the Bangalore Metro
Bangalore Metro
Namma Metro , also known as Bangalore Metro , is a mass-transit rail system for the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The agency responsible for its implementation is the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd . The first stretch between Baiyyappanahalli to M.G. Road was inaugurated on October...
construction, the road has lost some of its foliage. It was the only such road in Bangalore city.
Jayanagar I Block is primarily a residential locality. It is a very quiet place and quite a contrast to the rest of the city.
Jayanagar IV Block is well known for its shopping, restaurants and fast food centers. There is Inox multiplex which has 4 screens. Earlier it was known as Swaagath theatre.
Jayanagar is also one of the oldest localities in Bangalore. This makes it one of the most conservative places to live in Bangalore. It has a substantial population of long-term, mostly Kannada-speaking residents with established family ties to the locality. The residents are mainly upper middle class and well to do. The initial residents were mainly Government officers since the residential sites were allocated predominantly to Government officials, but recently there has been a large influx of business owners and young IT professionals.
The original price of the sites when allocated by the Bangalore City Corporation was in the vicinity of Rs1/sq ft and the current market price is in the range of Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000/sq ft.
Being at the southern part of Bangalore, living in Jayanagar during the early 2000s used to mean a longer commute to major employers for many of its residents. However, with a lot of major employers opening office locations in south Bangalore, and with a series on new malls and multiplexes coming up shortly in its vicinity, Jayanagar has maintained its desirability for the upwardly-mobile, family-oriented.
Notable residents
- N.R. Narayana Murthy, Founder, Infosys Corp.
- Late Vishnuvardhan, Kannada Actor
- Raja RamannaRaja RamannaRaja Ramanna , D.Phil., was an Indian nuclear scientist and a prominent physicist, is best known for his leadership directing the research integral for the development of Indian nuclear programme in its early stages. Having started and joined the nuclear programme in 1964, Ramanna worked under...
, Nuclear Physicist - VV Giri, Former President (Acting) of India
- Shashi DeshpandeShashi DeshpandeShashi Deshpande , is an award-winning Indian novelist. She is the second daughter of famous Kannada dramatist and writer Sriranga. She was born in Karnataka and educated in Bombay and Bangalore. Deshpande has degrees in Economics and Law...
, Writer - S.K. Ramachandra Rao, Scholar
- L.S. Sheshagiri Rao, Writer
- Prakash BelawadiPrakash BelawadiPrakash Belawadi is a journalist and a theatre person from Bangalore, India. He is a co-founder of Centre of Film and Drama which is set to launch Suchitra School of Cinema and Dramatic Arts at the Suchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy campus in Bangalore....
, National Award Winning Film-maker - Late Make-up Nani, Theatre person
Transportation
Jayanagar is one of the well known areas of Bangalore and most modes of transport in Bangalore will get you in and out of Jayanagar, including public buses, autorickshaw or city taxies. The area is also well served by public buses of the BMTCBangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is a government agency that operates the public transport bus service in Bangalore, India.-History:...
which includes several Volvo buses. One can take route 18, 25, 2 and many more buses from the city central bus station (platform 13) for a very nominal fare. Namma Metro project is a subway project with Jayanagar being one of the main hubs, currently due to its construction the traffic in Jayanagar West is severally hampered.