Varthur is a suburb located on the Eastern side of the Bangalore City limits and is part of the Bangalore Urban District. It is a Hobli (a group of villages) forming part of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). It is also part of the renowned township, Whitefeild.
Set on the outskirts, with lush greenery and with the benefits of having the second largest lake in Bangalore, Varthur is a huge blip on the realty radar in Bangalore. It has a mix of the IT sector, agricultural lands and residential areas in its framework. The IT front in the Varthur area has reputed companies like Cisco Systems, ARM, Aricent Group and the Wipro Technologies head office as well. The pinnacle of these is the International Tech Park, Bangalore (ITPB) that is spread across 69 acres and the EPIP Industrial Layout.
There are a good number of schools, hospitals, banks & ATMs and temples. The profusion of the amenities in Varthur contributes a great deal to its realty value. There are quite a few convenience stores, banks & ATMs and eateries. Several educational institutions and hospitals are in the vicinity. The Forum Value Mall in Whitefield and the Park Square Mall in ITPB are places that will serve for recreational activities.Some of the Educational Institutions in the area include New Horizon College of Engineering, CMR Institute of Technology, and Ryan International School.The Kulkarni Hospital, Whitefield Orthopaedic Hospital, Sankara Eye Hospital,and Fortis Specialty Clinicare located near the area.
Connectivity and Transit Points
The distance between the Varthur and the Kempegowda International Airport is around 52.1 km and takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there depending on the traffic conditions. Varthur is in close proximity to the railway stations in Bellandur, Whitefeild, and Carmelaram. The development of the metro terminal at Hope Farm, approximately 5.6 km away from Varthur, will be an added advantage to this area.
The major roads that run through this place are the State Highway 35, the Varthur Main Road, Balagere Road, and the Harohalli Road. It is 19.8 km away from Bangalore City and takes an hours time as per traffic conditions.
Varthur is strategically located between the Outer Ring Road and Whitefield. The Sarjapur Road and NH-207 also provide clear access to the rest of the city. There is the abundance of auto-rickshaws and all round bus facilities are available that includes public transportation undertaken by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and other private travel operators as well.
Major Landmarks
Varthur Kere (lake)
Varthur Government High School
Citi Hospital
Varthur Police Station
BBMP Office
Unwind Island Restaurant
Factors for Growth in the Past
The Varthur area has seen some considerable developments over the past few years. The evolution of the IT industry and the agricultural area around has contributed to sound growth patterns. Several residential projects have been undertaken here and are most sought-after because of Varthurs close proximity to Whitefield. There residential front in Varthur is comprised of mostly villas and apartments. The housing projects that are being developed are undertaken by reputed builders and are mostly apartments. The lake adds to the aesthetic value of this locality.
The surrounding localities of Varthur include Whitefield and Marathahalli. The developments of these localities have raised the stakes in the real estate sector in Varthur. This is mainly due to Varthurs proximity to Whitefield and the upcoming IT sector in the area.
Residential Market Trends
The dominant property in Varthur here vary from apartments, villas, row houses to layouts, plots and houses. Comparatively the apartments take the lead and cover most of the residential culture, followed by villas. The residential projects in Varthur is seeing several investors and property developers participating in the Varthur realty. This would show desirable results as per the returns along with the added bonus of the amenities and facilities that are offered.
Major Challenges
Varthur, still being developed, has its civic challenges. The Varthur Lake is undergoing treatment with regard to the sewage disposal and water pollution. This has affected the agricultural areas and contamination of the ground water table, posing as a health hazard.
At peak hours (morning and evening), the traffic congestion takes its toll on this area and cause roadblock that adds to the travel time. There are certain parts of the arterial roads which are not well maintained and complaints have been registered.
Future Prospects for Growth
The upcoming Peripheral Ring Road (PPR) project will enhance connectivity in this area and create better access between Bangalore City and the Varthur area. The Metro that is to come up at Grace Farms is in close proximity to Varthur and will ease the travelling time for commuters and reduce traffic.
The second phase of the metro project has extensive plans on connecting the areas beyond Baiyappanahalli that is a part of the current stretch of the Reach 3 and 3A. This would include areas like Kengeri, the Mysore Road and Varthur. This will create a radial structure in the Bangalore Metro network and reduce traffic congestion.
The Varthur Lake contributes a great deal to property value in Varthur and extensive plans have been made to rehabilitate the lake for the supply of water. According to Comprehensive Development Plan 2015 (CDP), the SH 35 Road extending from Forum Value Mall to the Prestige Lakeside Project will be expanded to 45 metres near the Varthur Village and 30 metres near the Prestige Lakeside Habitat Project.