Rajarajeshwari Nagar | |
Settlement Type: | Suburb |
Pushpin Map: | India Bengaluru#India Karnataka#India |
Coordinates: | 12.9299°N 77.536°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
Subdivision Type2: | Metro |
Subdivision Name2: | Bengaluru |
Subdivision Type4: | Ward |
Subdivision Name4: | 160 |
Population Total: | 56,897 |
Population As Of: | 2011[1] |
Demographics Type1: | Kannada |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Kannada |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 560098 |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Bangalore Rural |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
Blank2 Info Sec1: | Rajarajeshwari Nagar |
Official Name: | Rajarajeshwari Nagara |
Rajarajeshwari Nagar, officially Rajarajeshwari Nagara is a western suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is located in the southwestern part of Bangalore along the Mysore Road, with Nagarbhavi and the Bangalore University to the north and north-west, Hosakerehalli to the east and Kengeri to the south-west. There is a prominent arch-shaped structure on Mysore Road which serves as the most popular entrance to this locality.
The area was named after Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple, which is located in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar. The locality has plenty of greenery and has contributed to many rallies and protests regarding the nature. Ideal Homes, BEML Layout, BHEL Layout, Krishna Garden, Halagevaderahalli, Kenchenahalli, Pattanagere, Gattigere, Channasandra and Ganakal are some of the sublocalities within Rajarajeshwari Nagar.
The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is set to open a 14-acre campus in Rajarajeshwari Nagar by 2020.[2]
The neighbourhood is known for its vigilance against garbage dumping. Residents of the locality have formed a volunteer group called "Swachh RR Nagar" to clear garbage from public places in the area.[3] In 2019, BBMP installed CCTV cameras in the locality to monitor and curb garbage dumping.[4]
Residents of RR Nagar also ensure that the ban on plastic is enforced in the neighbourhood by donating paper covers and cloth bags to vendors.[5] [6] The locality reportedly became "plastic-free" in mid 2019.[7]
See main article: Global Village Tech Park.
The Global Village Tech Park, spread over 120 acres, is located in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. A number of companies' offices are present in the Park. The headquarters of IT services firm Mindtree is also located there.