Krishnarajapura (Kannada: 'ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜಪುರ') is a suburb of
Bangalore in the
Indian
state of
Karnataka. It is located 15 Kilometers from Banglore city railway station on Old Madras Road (NH4).It is an important junction and a stop for all trains except the
Shatabdi from/to
Chennai.
The Krishnarajapuram constituencey representative in the state of Karnataka was represented by Nandish Reddy who is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Krishnarajapuram has one of the largest number of educational institutions in Bangalore. A lake called Yengaianna kere'' is in the area. The Yellammappa Shetty lake, situated just outside the eastern limits of Krishnarajapura, is the largest lake in Bangalore.
Connectivity
, above Krishnarajapuram Railway Station.]]
Krishnarajapuram has become an important station due to its placement on the outer ring road. It has a good connectivity through
BMTC buses to South and East Bangalore areas. This station has helped decongest the
Bangalore City Railway Station. Kishnarajapura also known as K R Puram. first cable stay bridge connected to NH4 located on the K R Puram railway station and outer ring road.Surrounding areas of K R puram railway stations are A Narayanpura,
ITI Limited (Public Sector Unit (Dooravaninagar), Vijanapura and Uday nagar.
Demographics
India
census , Krishnarajapuram had a population of 187,453. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Krishnarajapura has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 71%. In Krishnarajapura, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Important routes
319C to Kadugodi ITPL
317 to Hosakote
500A and 500D (opposite side) to Banaswadi,Kalyan Nagar,Hebbal
500A to Marathalli,Agara,Silk board,BTM, Jayanagar and Banashankari
502A to Kottigpalya,Nagarbhavi,Kengeri
502M to Chikkallasandra via Marathalli, Silk Board, Banashankari
500D up to silk board
Buses to majestic and market through Indiranagar, Ulsoor and Richmond circle
References
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