Bagalur, Bengaluru Urban district
Bagalur is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in Yelahanka Taluk, Bangalore Urban district of Karnataka. It has gained popularity as a housing market. It is located in the northern part of Bangalore, near Bengaluru International Airport (Kempegowda International Airport) and major business centers and IT companies. Bagalur is considered a promising area for real estate investment due to its strategic location, affordable prices, infrastructure development, and future growth potential.
- It has seen increased real estate development, including gated communities and various housing options.
- Proximity to Businesses: Bagalur is close to major IT companies and business centers.
- KIADB Park: A new 950-acre KIADB park is being developed in Bagalur, which will host IT and Aerospace companies.
- In essence, Bagalur is a village in Karnataka that has emerged as a significant residential and commercial area due to its strategic location and proximity to Bangalore's IT and other business centers. Its history is rooted in the broader history of the region, but it is now undergoing rapid development and urbanization.
ಬಾಗಲೂರು (BAGALUR) | |
|---|---|
Semi-urban | |
| Nickname: Chagalahati Bagalur | |
| Coordinates: 13°07′59″N 77°39′58″E / 13.133°N 77.666°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bangalore Urban district |
| Founded by | Kempe Gowda I |
| Government | |
| • Type | Grama Panchayat |
| • Body | Karnataka Legislative Assembly |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.25 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)•Males: 5,280
• Females: 5,040 • Households: 2,140 • Literacy Rate: 72.21% • Sex Ratio: 955 females per 1,000 males | |
• Total | 10,320 |
| • Density | 41,000/km2 (110,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA 50 |
| Website | karnataka |
While specific historical records about Bagalur are limited, its proximity to Bangalore suggests that it shares in the region’s rich history. Bangalore’s history dates back to the 9th century when it was part of the Ganga Dynasty. The city was officially founded in 1537 by Kempe Gowda I, a feudal ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire, who built a mud fort at the site.