Lying in the vicinity of South Bangalore, BTM Layout is a residential area sprawling over 2.13 sq km. When expanded, BTM stands for Byrasandra,Tavarekere, and Madivala Layout. The area incorporates two main stages, BTM 1st Stage and BTM 2nd Stage. The 1st Stage is separated from the 2nd Stage by the Outer Ring Road. Other localities in the proximity include Vysya Bank Colony, Mico Layout, and Nainiappa Setty Palya.
BTM Layouts proximity to popular localities such as Electronic City, Bannerghatta Road, Jayanagar, and Koramangala makes it one of the more desired residential and commercial areas in Bangalore, especially among young working professionals. To accommodate this segment of consumers, the real estate in this area is suitably modified, and is abundant with Paying Guest accommodations and one-bedroom apartments, the quintessential bachelor-pad.
Extremely well-crafted and maintained, BTM Layout has a neat network of Mains and Crosses in every stage. Also, located in this area is the renowned IAS Colony, housing some of the top administrators and government officials in the city. This colony also has a Welfare Association that aids authorities in maintaining the district.
BTM Layout has a myriad of facilities that cater to the residents every need. Eateries boasting of a wide variety of cuisines dot every street, as do ATMs, fitness centres, retail outlets, and department stores.
The area also has its fair share of educational institutions and medical centres, including the noteworthy Indian Institute of Management, Alliance University, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, and Sagar Apollo Hospitals.
BTM Layout lives up to Bangalores title of Garden City, with a host of parks lending to the beauty of the area. Adding to the picturesque beauty of BTM is the Madivala Lake, often cited as Bangalores largest.
Connectivity and Transit Points
The youth centric area of BTM, with its infectious energy and constant hustle, is further propelled by a highly efficient transit system. The Udupi Garden Signal has three bus stops, with BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) buses connecting the area to almost all major points in the city, including Majestic, KR Market, Electronic City, and Bangalore International Airport. Auto stands in every other corner provide easy intra-city transportation as well.
BTM Layout is 8km away from Shanthi Nagar Bus Stop and 11km away from Kempegowda Bus Station, both busy and efficient bus stands. Bangalores major railway station, Bangalore City Junction, is 11km away from this area, and the Kempegowda International Airport, albeit 47km away, but is easily accessible via KIA buses.
Major Landmarks
â? Bannerghatta National Park (10 km away)
â? Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
â? Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology
â? Gangothri Hospital
â? Madiwala Lake
Factors for Growth in the Past
BTM Layout is, in fact, the brainchild of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). Its precise layout, along with excellent urban infrastructure has served as a catalyst to its growth.
Being developed as an extension to pre-established areas like Jayanagar, BTM Layouts proximity to the Central Business District (CBD) has been a major contributor to real estate and infrastructure growth in the locality.
The localitys strategic location and well-developed social infrastructure, such as Indian Institute of Management and a chain of Apollo Hospitals, has further accelerated BTM Layouts growth as a residential market.
Residential & Commercial Market
Although primarily a mid-segment area, BTM Layout also has certain pockets that house the affluent. Back in the day, BTM Layout was predominantly occupied by families who preferred to buy plots in BTM Layout and construct homes on them or purchase independent houses. However, due to a lack of vacant plots and free lands for development, the number of apartments in BTM Layout has been on the rise.
The sale prices for apartments in BTM Layout as of April-June 2014 ranges from Rs 6,000-7,000 per sq.ft., while the rental prices range from Rs 18,000- 24,000 per month. The rent prices for independent houses in BTM Layout, on the other hand, range from Rs 15-20 per sq. ft.
A typical commercial space for rent in BTM Layout ranges from Rs 36- 42 per sq.ft.
Major Challenges
Plagued by improper garbage disposal and choked roads, the stink and stench is a problem for the residents of this area. Rising criminal activities is also becoming a concern. Additionally, the quality and quantity of water supplied in the area is below the mark, thus creating water problems and fluctuating electricity.
Factors for Growth in the Future
The mushrooming of several ITeS companies along with robust infrastructure is fuelling the realty growth of this area.
The recently sanctioned Phase 2 of the Metro Project is expected to be on tracks by 2015. This phase will have two new lines, RV Road to Bommasandra and Gottigere-IIM-B to Nagavara. The RV Road to Bommasandra Line, on the outskirts of the city, will have 16 stations, with BTM Layout being one of them.
Some of the Residential project in this region are highlighted as below:
Raj Lake View
Brigade Lakeview
DSR Naveen Lakeside
Rashi Pride
Krishna Residency