Banaswadi

Banaswadi

Banaswadi

Neighbourhood in Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Banaswadi is a locality situated in the eastern part of Bangalore, about 6 km from the city centre on the outskirts of Bangalore Cantonment, adjoining Thanisandra, Lingarajapuram, Kalyan Nagar, Kammanahalli,Cooke Town,Cox Town,Krishnarajapuram and Baiyyappanahalli. It is Ward no 27 of the BBMP[1] and is further divided into two regions; Chikka Banaswadi and Dodda Banaswadi. Historically the area was known as primarily residential; little more than a village on the city outskirts;[2] however the ongoing expansion of the city limits, the proximity of the locality to the international airport and the arrival of the outer ring road connecting Banaswadi to the City's IT hubs has seen the rapid improvement of the area and the emergence of a number of commercial and business activities.[3] [citation needed]

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Localities in the ward 27

Localities in the ward: HRBR Layout 1st and 2nd (P) blocks, PNS Layout, Subbayya palya extension, Chowdeshwari Layout, Jai Jawan Nagar, Yerra Reddy Layout, Ex-Servicemen colony, Ramaiah Layout, Banaswadi, Dodda Banaswadi, Erappa Reddy Layout, Annaiah Reddy Layout, Vijaya Bank colony, OMBR Layout.[4]

Demographics

The population of Banaswadi has grown by approximately 44% since 2001, adding 14,144 people. Based on 2001 Census data, 10.6% of the population are Scheduled Castes, whilst less than 1% are Scheduled Tribes.

Location

Banaswadi is located at the outskirts of Bangalore Cantonment. It is served by Banaswadi railway station, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal and Baiyyappanahalli railway station. Nearest Namma Metro stations are Swami Vivekananda Road, Baiyappanahalli and Benniganahalli on the Purple Line.

The Banaswadi Anjaneya temple in the locality is popular and it is believed that on the day of Hanuman Jayanti, the eye of the deity in stone secretes tears.

References

  1. [1]
    Ward, BBMP. "BBMP ward & Councillors". Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  2. [2]
    Kumar, Sheila (11 February 2013). "Lost more than we've gained?". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013.
  3. [3]
    Dsouza Prabhu, Ruth (28 December 2012). "Pockets of Progress". Deccan Herald.
  4. [4]
    "Banaswadi Ward 27". BBMP.
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