Lying in the vicinity of North Bangalore, under the constitution of Byatarayanapura, is the fast developing locality of Vidyaranyapura. This area (like most in the city) comprises a composite system of Mains and Crosses weaving in and out of each other to form intricate Blocks and Layouts such as Balaji Layout, Defence Colony, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) Layout, Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) Layout, and National Technological Institute (NTI) Layout.
Vidyaranyapuras close proximity to the famous government sector factories of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) has aided in its development and sudden growth in real estate. Adjacent to the sprawling campus of The University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, this area boasts of sprawling green landscapes, with massive Eucalyptus trees dotting every street.
Boasting of great sustenance and efficacy, the locality of Vidyaranyapura has a wide range of eateries, ATMs and banks, shopping arcades, departmental stores, bus depots, post offices, and a police station, catering to the needs of the residents.
This area also has its fair share of educational institutions and medical centres, including Prestige Public School, Vidya Spoorthi School, Sapthagiri College of Engineering, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies, Nagappa Hadli Hospital, and NIKISA Healthcare Services.
Situated on a slightly higher plane than the rest of the city, this locality is the epitome of peace and serenity, complete with a wide variety of trees, blooming shrubbery, and exotic birds. The Narasipura Lake within the area adds to the picture of tranquillity.
Connectivity and Transit Points
The highly residential area of Vidyaranyapura, with its infectious energy and constant hustle, is further propelled by a highly efficient transit system. This area is flouted by bus stops at almost every corner, with BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) buses connecting this area to almost all major points in the city, like BEL Road, Malleshwaram, Majestic, Shivaji Nagar, J.P. Nagar, and K.R. Market.
Bangalores major railway station, Bangalore City Junction, lies 13 km away from Vidyaranyapura, with the likes of Kodigehalli and Yelahanka Railway Stations lying a mere 3 to 4 km away.
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is 27 km away from Vidyaranyapura. A number of KIA buses stop at bus stops, so reaching the airport is no hassle.
Major Landmarks
â? Durga Parameshwari Temple
â? Doddabettahalli Hill
â? Suvarna Jubilee Park
â? GKVK Campus
â? BEL and HMT
â? Narasipura Lake
Factors for Growth in the Past
This tract of land was formerly owned by a rich landlord, who sold a majority of it to the government for development, after the sector factories of HMT and BEL were established. He kept for himself a considerable portion of the land, now a mango garden known as the Dinshaw Estate.
The establishment of the factories of HMT and BEL brought with it an influx of its employees who were granted concessional rates while purchasing land in the area. This surge in population led to the development of civic and social infrastructure including schools, parks, marketplaces, department stores, a cricket ground, and medical centres.
Residential & Commercial Market
Vidyaranyapura is primarily a mid-segment area, mainly housing the employees of the factories of HMT and BEL, and their families.
The sale price for apartments in Vidyaranyapura as of April-June 2014 ranges from Rs 3,450 to Rs 3,700 per sq. ft., while the monthly rental prices range from Rs 18,000 to Rs 24,000, at Rs 16 to Rs 19 per sq. ft. The sale prices for independent house plots, on the other hand, range from Rs 47,050 to Rs 49,850 per sq. yd.
Major Challenges
Garbage disposal isnt consistent, while roads sometimes stay choked. Rising criminal activities in this area is of concern as well, and residents are advised to remain cautious. Additionally, the quality and quantity of water supplied in the area is below the mark, thus creating water problems and fluctuating electricity. Poor lighting makes travelling at night risky, and residents have brought these issues up with the civic authorities.
Factors for Growth in the Future
Vidyaranyapuras close proximity to mushrooming townships such as Hebbal and Yelahanka, as well as easy access to the International Airport, has been an impetus to its growth. Furthermore, prominent developers such as Prestige Group, Godrej Group, and Mantri Group all have their eyes set on this budding locality. Lot of construction and development work is, thus, seen in the area.