Rajarajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar) is a prime locality situated in the southern part of Bengaluru. It is one of the fastest growing localities in South Bengaluru, with good road connectivity to important areas like Vijayanagar, KR Market, BEML Layout, BHEL Layout, and Kengeri.
The locality, enroute to the heritage city of Mysore, has a lot of green patches and thus, is an ideal place for investing in properties. With almost all amenities available in every nook and corner, Rajarajeshwari Nagar is achieving great heights on its way to becoming a self-sustainable locality.
Rajarajeshwari Nagar is home to both residential and commercial properties alike. The two main shopping centres in Rajarajeshwari Nagar are the Gopalan Arcade Mall and Tata Star Bazaar, which host a wide range of branded establishments. Supermarkets, departmental stores, restaurants, banks, ATMs, and other such facilities are found easily in the area.
The locality is home to many reputed educational institutions and hospitals. Global Academy of Technology, RNS Institute of Technology, and Jain College are just a few of the reputed institutions in the area. Rajarajeshwari Nagar also hosts several hospitals such as Manipal Speciality Hospital, R C Hospital, and Unity Hospital among others.
A healthy combination of educational institutions, commercial complexes, urban recreation centres, and residential infrastructure have been working in tandem to establish Rajarajeshwari Nagar as a prosperous suburb in South Bengaluru today.
Connectivity and transit points
Rajarajeshwari Nagar is well connected by buses to the major transit points like KR Market, Shivaji Nagar, Kempegowda Bus Station, and the Kempegowda International Airport. The 225 series of buses ply through this area and connect the major transit points in the city. Auto-rickshaw stands are also available in plenty.
The locality is just 4 km away from the Bengaluru-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (also known as NICE Road). Road transit from here to the outer ring road (ORR), Banashankari, Jayanagar, Vijayanagar, Chamrajpet and JP Nagar is high in traffic density, while there are quite a few traffic jams during peak hours.
Both public and private transportation networks are well established and efficient. The closest railway station to Rajarajeshwari Nagar is the Kengeri Railway Station, which is located about 4 km away. The citys main railway station, the Bangalore City Railway Station, is located about 10 km away. The airport, on the other hand, is about 48 km from here. There are frequent Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) AC and non-AC buses that are easily available from Rajarajeshwari Nagar. Cabs can also be hired, mostly to the airport.
Major landmarks
l Gopalan Arcade Mall
l Namdhari’s Fresh
l Foodworld
l Domino’s Pizza
Factors for growth in the past
Rajarajeshwari Nagar began as a residential layout, but soon saw commercial activities with the IT boom that took the place by storm. The presence of software companies and educational institutes led to the construction of malls, shopping centres, and recreation centres, followed by mini-market establishments.
The fact that Rajarajeshwari Nagar is a newly built locality, the planning and design of this area is very well structured. With the affluent class looking for plots to build bungalows and independent houses, Rajarajeshwari Nagar is a great choice. Its good connectivity and proximity to other major residential areas make it an ideal location for building a dream home.
Residential & Commercial Markets
Residential market trends
Rajarajeshwari Nagar has a sizeable residential market, largely concentrated on individual houses due to the land space available in the region. Apartments, however, are also making their way up.
The price of apartments in Rajarajeshwari Nagar has been gaining ground over the past few years. The quarter-2 (2014) sale prices for apartments in Rajarajeshwari Nagar ranged from Rs 3,200-3,700 per sq. ft., while the rent rates ranged from Rs 11-13 per sq. ft.
Commercial market trends
Rajarajeshwari Nagar has primarily been a residential locality with a very few commercial pockets. But the commercial market has been seeing steady rise recently with the development in infrastructure.
According to the quarter-2 trends of 2014, rent rates for commercial office space in Rajarajeshwari Nagar ranged from Rs 30-95 per sq. ft.
Major challenges
Rajarajeshwari Nagar is plagued by water problems. Cauvery water is available in a few pockets, but with the groundwater table taking a plunge, residents are dependent on water tankers.
Garbage is another major concern for people residing in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. The one-acre plot near this locality is used for dumping most of Bengalurus wastes, and this has been causing people suffering from allergies, malaria, and other diseases.
Factors for growth in the future
With the locality being a major station along the second phase of the Namma Metro Corridor, Rajarajeshwari Nagar is slated to see an enormous amount of growth in the near future. In addition, the four-lane roads towards NH-4 and NH-7 are also under construction and this will greatly help improve the infrastructure. The projects along Rajarajeshwari Nagar have been executed by some of Bengalurus largest real estate developers, including Mantri and Puravankara.