Located in the western part of the city, Basaveshwara Nagar is one of the prominent localities in Bangalore. Named after Basavanna, a social reformer, the area is surrounded by other residential areas like Rajaji Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Kamala Nagar and Mahalakshmi Layout. Basaveshwara Nagar also has several sub-localities like Karnataka Housing Board, SBI Officers Colony, Nagapura, Shiva Nagar, Sharada Colony, Kamala Nagar Water Tank, to name a few.
Connectivity
Basaveshwara Nagar enjoys good bus connectivity via several bus stops. Prominent ones include Kempegowda Bus Station, Sharada Colony Bus Stop, BEML Layout Bus Stop and Shankar Nag Bus Station.
Bangalores city railway station is just 7km from here, while the International Airport is at a distance of nearly 37km and takes about an hour to reach via Bellary Road.
Growth Factors
Well-developed infrastructure and ample opportunities for development are the major growth factors of this area.
Infrastructure Developments- Social & Physical
Being a BDA Layout, the area boasts of several parks and playgrounds. Dr B.R. Ambedkar Stadium is the most notable among many. This famous stadium has a skating rink, running track and gallery to accommodate nearly 500 people.
The famous Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) has one of its centres in Basaveshwar Nagar.
From grocery stores to clinics to ATMs, the area does not disappoint on the liveability front as well.
One of the biggest malls of Bangalore, Orion Mall, is situated at a distance of just 4km. The area also enjoys proximity to the ISKON temple, which is about 3.3km from here.
Basaveshwara Nagar also enjoys proximity to popular hospitals like Narayana Nethralaya and Columbia Asia Hospital.
Major Challenges
Inadequate garbage disposal and lack of parking space are the two major challenges faced by the residents of Basaveshwara Nagar. Lately, complaints of parking on footpaths and increasing number of stray dogs have also come into light, which is causing trouble to the pedestrians.