Jayaprakash Nagar, Bangalore

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Jayaprakash Nagar
ಜಯಪ್ರಕಾಶ ನಗರ
J. P. Nagar
Neighbourhood
Jayaprakash Nagara
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Jayaprakash Nagar
Coordinates: 12°54′43″N77°35′35″E / 12.912°N 77.593°E / 12.912; 77.593
CountryIndia
State Karnataka
Metro Bengaluru
Named for Jayaprakash Narayan
Population
 (280,000)
  Total280 508 [1]
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
560062,560076,560078,560108
Vehicle registration KA-05
Municipal body BBMP
Ward Nos.177 [2]
LS constituency Bangalore South
VS constituency Jayanagara
MP Tejasvi Surya, BJP
MLA C K Ramamurthy, BJP

Jayaprakash Nagar (officially Jayaprakash Nagara) often abbreviated as J P Nagar or J P Nagara, is a posh residential neighbourhood located in the south of Bangalore, India named after prominent Indian leader Jayaprakash Narayan. It is located in proximity to Jayanagar, and other areas Banashankari, Bannerghatta Road and BTM Layout.


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References

  1. "Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palika". Archived from the original on 1 June 2015.
  2. Details of wards and assembly kar.nic.in