Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore

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Coordinates: 12°55′48″N77°32′10″E / 12.929949°N 77.536011°E / 12.929949; 77.536011
CountryIndia
State Karnataka
Metro Bengaluru
Ward160
Population
 (2011 [1] )
  Total56,897
Kannada
  Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
560098
Lok Sabha constituency Bangalore Rural
Vidhan Sabha constituencyRajarajeshwari Nagar

Rajarajeshwari Nagar, officially Rajarajeshwari Nagara is a residential neighborhood in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is located in the southwestern part of Bangalore along the Mysore Road, with Nagarbhavi and the Bangalore University to the north and north-west and Kengeri to the south-west. There is a prominent arch-shaped structure on Mysore Road which serves as the most popular entrance to this locality.

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The area was named after Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple, which is located in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar. The locality has plenty of greenery and has contributed to many rallies and protests regarding the nature. Ideal Homes, BEML Layout, BHEL Layout, Krishna Garden, Halagevaderahalli, Kenchenahalli, Pattanagere, Gattigere, Channasandra and Ganakal are some of the sublocalities within Rajarajeshwari Nagar.

Culture

The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is set to open a 14-acre campus in Rajarajeshwari Nagar by 2020. [2]

The neighbourhood is known for its vigilance against garbage dumping. Residents of the locality have formed a volunteer group called "Swachh RR Nagar" to clear garbage from public places in the area. [3] In 2019, BBMP installed CCTV cameras in the locality to monitor and curb garbage dumping. [4]

Residents of RR Nagar also ensure that the ban on plastic is enforced in the neighbourhood by donating paper covers and cloth bags to vendors. [5] [6] The locality reportedly became "plastic-free" in mid 2019. [7]

Global Village Tech Park

The Global Village Tech Park, spread over 120 acres, is located in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. A number of companies' offices are present in the Park. The headquarters of IT services firm Mindtree is also located there.

Notable residents

Educational institutions

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