Bangalore is a vibrant megacity, the capital of Karnataka in South India. The 400+-year-old city was established by Kempe Gowda I in 1537. Today, it spans an area of about 741 sq km. The country’s tech centre, its name was officially changed to Bengaluru on 1 November 2014.

Population-wise, it is the third-largest city in India. Over 45% to 50% of its population is made up of migrants. People move here primarily for its burgeoning job market.

An inscription from 890 CE at a Begur temple first mentions the city’s name. It has been ruled by Wodeyars, Hyder Ali, and Tipu Sultan, among others. In 1809, the British set up a cantonment here. It became the capital of Mysore State on independence and then Karnataka’s capital after 1956.

• The city has become one of the fastest-growing in India over the last 20 years.
• The PIN Code of Bangalore GPO is 560001.
• It comes under the Bangalore Urban District, which was formed in 1986.
• The language most spoken here is Kannada, followed by English, Tamil, and Hindi.
• It is called the Garden City because of its green spaces. Notable is the 240-acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
• The city of Bangalore was among the first to get electricity in 1905.
• The prestigious Indian Institute of Science here was set up in 1909.
• The IT boom in the 1980s earned the city the tag “Silicon Valley of India.” It hosts the offices of global giants such as Wipro, Google, and Microsoft.
• It is known for its biotechnology, aerospace, and electronics industries.
• The city offers all urban services with several major hospitals and top schools, colleges, and universities. The renowned NIMHANS was set up here in 1974. It is known for its cosmopolitan living.
• The infrastructure includes wide roads such as Outer Ring Road and NICE Road. The Kempegowda International Airport is the country’s third-busiest. Its metro covers 96.1 kilometres, with 83 stations. The official Bangalore map highlights the road and metro system.
• On the Deccan Plateau, 900 metres above sea level, it is blessed with pleasant weather year-round.

Bangalore is a good city to live in because of its pleasant weather, strong job market, and robust infrastructure.

• The market here offers apartments, villas, and plots to suit all budgets.
• Major housing and commercial areas include Whitefield, Kanakapura Road, and Sarjapur Road.
• The demand for homes around IT corridors like Electronic City continues to rise.
• In 2026 Q3, average prices rose 8% as per Anarock and 11% as per Knight Frank.
• High demand means prices in prime housing areas range from Rs. 15,000-18,000 per sq ft. Rising prices translate into high ROI for investors.

Top-tier housing corridors like Kanakapura Road have come up across the city. The newest project in the area's pre-launch inventory is the Sattva Group’s Sattva Evermore. On 25 acres at Kaggalipura, it has 502 elite apartments in three 30-floor towers. It offers large 2- to 4-BHK units for buyers seeking luxury homes.

It is pending RERA approval, which is currently in process. Indicative prices for the South Bangalore project start at Rs. 1.05+ Cr. It opens onto Kanakapura Road and is just 8-10 minutes from the Silk Institute Metro Station on the Green Line. It is ideal for modern buyers, close to all services.

FAQs

1. How old is Bangalore?

It is 400+ years old, established in 1537 by Kempe Gowda I.

2. What is the climate of the city like?

At 900 metres above sea level, Bangalore boasts pleasant weather all year round.

3. Why is it called India’s Silicon Valley?

The many tech firms in the city, such as Google and Wipro, earned it the name.

4. Is the city a good place for a property investment?

Yes, investors in the city can earn good ROIs. According to Anarock, prices have risen by 8% and according to Knight Frank, by 11%.

5. What is the coverage of the metro?

The rapid transit system covers 96.1 kilometres and has 83 stations.

6. Is Sattva Evermore RERA approved?

RERA approval for the pre-launch project is currently in process.