Babusapalya Explained

Babusapalya
Other Name:Babusahebpalya
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Bangalore
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Bengaluru, India
Coordinates:13.0249°N 77.6468°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Bangalore
Subdivision Type3:Metro
Subdivision Name3:Bangalore
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Kannada
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:91-80
Registration Plate:KA 03, KA 53
Blank1 Name Sec2:Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Blank1 Info Sec2:K. R. Pura (AC 151)
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha
Blank1 Info Sec1:Bengaluru North

Babusapalya, also known as Babusahebpalya, is a suburb in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. Babusapalya is famous for the 60 feet Lord Ganesha Statue. It is located approximately 14 kilometers from Bangalore City railway station. Babusabpalya is approximately 5 kilometers from K R Puram railway station.

Politics

Babusapalya belongs to Horamavu Ward (Ward Number:25) which is the most populated of the city's 198 wards, going by Census 2011. Less than a decade ago, Horamavu's population was 28,167. The population has more than trebled, indicating the pace of growth in the city. The elected Corporator, Radhamma of INC won the BBMP 2015 elections with 24,756 with a victory margin of 8,534 votes defeating N Bharathi of BJP.

B A Basavaraj of the Indian National Congress (INC) was elected as the Member of Legislative assembly from this constituency in 2013 and 2018 Karnataka Assembly election. It is a part of the Bangalore North Lok Sabha constituency. Sadananda Gowda is the present MP from this Lok Sabha constituency.

History

In 1940s, a business man named "Babu Saheba" settled in this village. The village is named after him.

Places of interest

The 60 feet high Ganesha Statue, situated adjacent to the Outer Ring Road, is the prime landmark of Babusapalya. Other landmarks include the Logos Retreat Centre and St. Joseph's Church, St. Vincent Pallotti School, and the scenic Chelekere Lake[1] which is in the heart of the suburb and is home to many birds and reptiles. The walking park is adjacent to the ring road.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Photos of Lake View the Abandoned ChelleKere, Bangalore - I Change My City . 21 January 2016 . 26 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160126103106/http://www.ichangemycity.com/bangalore/photos/lake-view-the-abandoned-chele-kere . dead .