Varthur, Bangalore

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Overview of Varthur, Bangalore

Varthur is situated in the eastern periphery of Bangalore and is part of the famous Whitefield Township. Varthur is a Hobli, (a cluster of adjoining villages administered together for tax purposes) and is part of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike. Varthur was a Legislative Assembly in the state of Karnataka, but was split into three legislative assemblies, C.V.Raman Nagar, Mahadevapura and Krishnarajapura, in the year 2008.
There are many IT industries in Varthur Hobli. The head office of one of the largest IT Industries, Wipro Technologies, is situated at Doddakannelli, Varthur Hobli. Some other companies like Cisco Systems, ARM, Aricent Group, etc. are situated in Varthur Hobli. Varthur houses some of the best schools in Bangalore like, Ryan International and Greenwood High. Some really good professional colleges are also located in Varthur. The Forum Value Mall, one of Bangalore’s best malls, is a ten-minute drive away from Varthur.
At Varthur, people celebrate, Brahmarathotsava of Sri Chennaraya Swamy, which happens on the day of Ratha Saptami. It is one of the famous events that happen in this area. Varthur is blessed with the beautiful Varthur Lake, which looks amazing at sunset and is the second largest lake in Bangalore. Although, unplanned urbanisation and industrialization has led to the contamination of this lake.
Varthur is one of the most ideal localities to start a new home. All facilities will be easily available to you if you live in Varthur.

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