Hulimavu, Bangalore

Overview

Situated near NICE Road in the southern part of Bangalore, Hulimavu is administered by Bommanahalli Municipal Corporation. The word Hulimavu means ‘sour mango’ in Kannada. Few of the neighbouring localities include Gottigere, Begur, Bommanahalli, and Chandrasekarapura. Hulimavu is also famous of the renowned Kodandarama Swamy Temple, which was constructed during the 17th century by the then ruler, Saarakeya.

Connectivity

• Hulimavu is located at a distance of 15km from the Bangalore city.
• It is easily approachable due to its proximity to NICE Road and Bannerghatta Road, connecting it to the major IT hubs of the city
• Electronic City is about 12km from here.
• The Majestic Bus Terminus is at a distance of 14.5km, while the Bangalore City Railway Station is about 15km away.
• A drive to the Bangalore International Airport, which is 46km from Hulimavu, would take around one and half hour via Bellary Road.

Factors for Growth

Hulimavu is expected to have a metro station which is proposed to be completed in the second phase of Namma Metro Project. Along with this, proximity to NICE Road and IT Offices/Parks and improving civic infrastructure are opening new avenues for residential growth in the region.

Infrastructure Developments - Social & Physical

• Hulimavu boasts of social and physical infrastructure.
• Prominent schools in the area are St. Marks Roots to Wings, St. Francis School, VIBGYOR School, Bangalore Institute of Management, AECS PU and Nursing College, AECS Maruti College of Dental Sciences and GIBS Business School.
• Some of the hospitals situated are Nano Hospitals, Vasan Eye Care, Fortis Hospital, PMS Nursing Home, Srinivasa Cancer Care Hospital and Sri Krishna Hospital.

Major Challenges

The major challenges faced by the residents of Hulimavu are inefficient storm water and municipal waste management. In few areas of Hulimavu, overflowing of Arakere Lake during heavy rains causes severe problems to the residents.