Yeswanthpur, Bangalore

Overview

Yeshwanthpur, located at the North-Western part of Bangalore is an industrial cum residential area. It is located to the north of Malleswaram and West Of Hebbal. Kamala Nehru Extension, Gokula Extension, L.N. Colony, Model Colony, B.K.Nagar, Subedarpalya, Sundara Nagar are some of its neighboring areas. The Asian Highway-47 and National Highway-4 run through this area. Malleshwaram, Hennur, Shivaji Nagar, Rajajinagar, Jalahalli and Hebbal are also close to Yeshwantpur.

Connectivity

BMTC connects Yeshwanthpur with various parts of the City. It has a Traffic Transit, Management Center operated by BMTC. BMTC routes serving the stations on its Yeshwanthpur old market side are Majestic, City Market, Shivajinagar and the other side Tumkur Road is well connected with majority of buses. Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard Bus Stop is the nearest to this locality. Goraguntepalya, MEI Bus Stop, Suryodaya Mill are some nearby bus stops for the neighboring areas.

Yeshwantpur Railway Station is a Major railway terminal connecting to major rail heads in the country. One can get interstate trains from here to major city of the country. It is just 6 km from Bangalore City Railway Station.

This area has excellent connectivity with Kempegowda International Airport (26 km farther) that takes around 20-25 mins via Tumkur Road.

Factors for future growth  

Yeshwanthpur’s connectivity to the other parts of the city and has plenty of amenities and social infrastructure that adds to its convenience. It is also home to a number of small scale industries.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) established the Reach-3, 3A Green Line Metro, which connects Yeshwantpur to Mantri Square, Sampige Road, and the Peenya Industrial layout as well.

The surrounding areas of Yeshwantpur include Nelamangala and Peenya, which have been contributing to the overall development of the industrial unit in Bangalore and offering employment to the local resident.

Infrastructural Development (Social & Physical)

Some major schools in the locality are Cluny Convent High School Jalahalli, K.L.E Society’s School, Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal, V L S International School, Carmel High School and National Public School RNR.

For daily need one can choose the nearby malls and markets such as Vaishnavi Sapphire Center, Orion Mall, BB-Rajajinagar - Family Center, Simon Stores and Jaivik Mall.

People Tree Hospital, ESI Hospital, Maruthi Hospital, Narayana Nethralaya, Fortis Hospital and Columbia Asia Referral Hospital are some of the reputed hospitals in the locality.

Major issue

The Govardhan Theatre Bus Stop on Tumkur road just by the side of Yesvantpur Junction is a very busy road with vehicles are plying at very high speeds. There are no traffic lights nor policemen to help the people cross the roads. The vehicles on the Service Road are even more dangerous. People have to run to catch the bus. Traffic congestion has become major issues for the daily commuters and specially for those who has to catch long distant train from Yesvantpur. Street lights are also in Pathetic condition.