Cunningham Rd, Bangalore

Overview

Cunningham Road, located in the heart of Bangalore, is one of the busiest streets of Bangalore. This road is an integral part of the Vasanth Nagar locality. The locality has derived its name from the Madras Army Officer cum Mysore Commission member, Mr Francis Cunningham. The road is also known by the name of Sampangi Ramaswamy Temple Road. The micro-markets along this road have a mix of residential, commercial, and office developments.

Connectivity

·         Being placed in the Central Business District (CBD) of Bangalore, Cunningham Road gives you swift access to all directions of the city.

·         The main arterial roads which connect Cunningham Road are Queens Road, Millers Road, MG Road, Infantry Road and Palace Road.

·         BMTC buses to all parts of city ply through this road.

·         The nearest railway station is Bangalore Cantonment, while the nearest metro station is Cubbon Park.

·         Bangalore City Railway Station is just 4.3km away while the Kempegowda International Airport is 33.3km and can be reached via NH7 and Bellary Road.

Factors for Growth

All the residential localities falling along the Cunningham Road are premium and are priced really high. However, the look and feel of the area coupled with excellent connectivity makes it a desired option for people with deep pockets.

Infrastructure Developments - Social & Physical

·         The educational institutions in and around Cunningham Road are Mount Caramel College, St. Anne’s Girls PU College, Amanah International School of Islamic Economics and Shadwells International Business School.

·         The hospitals existing in this region are Sparsh Hospital, Vivus Heart Hospital, Bhagawan Jain Hospital and Fortis Hospital.

·         The main landmarks and attractions in the surrounding neighbourhood are Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, High Court of Karnataka and UB City.

Major Challenges

The major challenges faced by residents of Cunningham Road are the huge traffic jams during peak hours and the poor availability of parking space.

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