Being the IT Hub of India, Bangalore has become the adopted home of a large number of people coming from various parts of the country, especially college students and IT professionals. The city is now considered as one of the most populated cities in India with people migrating there every day. The demand for an affordable yet genuine place to say is slowly rising in the city.

Here is a list of the best residential areas in Bangalore for you:

1. Indira Nagar

Lying in the heart of the city of Bangalore, this is one of the most preferred areas for living. The price for everything is a bit higher here due to its poshness but still several find the place affordable. It is well connected to all major commercial areas of Bangalore, including the IT hubs. It itself is one of the busiest commercial areas in Bangalore and has many retail outlets, leisure joints, restaurants and eateries.

It also has the “Boomanahali” metro station nearby making it easier to access Indira Nagar from various corners of the city which is a great advantage to the locals of the area.

2. Koramangala

This is situated in the south-eastern part of the city is another sought after residential area due to the reasonable rates for everything and the amazing connectivity to major areas of Bangalore. It also provides all basic amenities required by a person for a great living.

It has wide tree-lined streets and a mix of apartments, commercial structures, and bungalows. Entertainment options like restaurants, eateries and huge malls attract a large number of people to reside here. It has several educational institutions and also numerous IT companies have established themselves here.

3. Marathahalli

This place emerged as an IT centre within a short span of time. The area the major IT hubs including the Electronic city and Whitefield by means of the Outer Ring Road. The area has an airport situated near it and also the “Marathahalli Bridge” nearby which makes transportation rather easy. This place boasts supermarkets and shopping stores with retail products at much cheaper rates than the rest of the city.

4. Banashankari

This suburb is one of the largest and most beautiful in the city, with its name derived from Banashankari Amma Temple on Kanakapura Road, which is one of the oldest temples of Bangalore.

This area is divided into 6 stages and stretches from Mysore Road to Kanakapura Road. The locality has several educational institutions, beautiful temples, departmental stores, shopping complexes and other facilities needed for a peaceful and comfortable lifestyle.

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5. Basavanagudi

Named after the Bull temple, it still portrays the charm of the old Bangalore. Surrounded by marketplaces, elite institutions, abundant parks and eateries, it is one ofthe oldest residential places in the city.

6. Malleswaram

Malleshwaram is one of the oldest localities of Bangalore and is situated in the north-western part of the city. The area is well known for its social and cultural heritage. The world-renowned Indian Institute of Science is one of the landmarks of this area. Malleswaram is connected by two main roads to the rest of the city which are Margosa Road and Sampige Road. It has many temples and common facilities. It is one of the most elite residential areas.

7. Jayanagar

Located in the south of Bangalore, this area is dominated by residential apartments and bungalows. It has great connectivity to neighbouring areas like Basavangudi, BTM Layout, JP Nagar, Banashankari 2nd stage, and all other major areas of the city.

8. Whitefield

Being one of the most prominent IT hubs of the city, Whitefield is also a popular residential locality. It has efficient proximity to work places and also boasts a zero pollution environment.

9. HSR Layout

Located in the south-east of Bangalore, it is a relatively new suburb. It is divided into 7 main sectors. It has a close proximity to all other major areas of the city.

10. Hebbal

It is a perfect residential area for folks who prefer to live a bit outside the city chaos. Located on the outskirts of Bangalore, this area is connected to the city through the Hebbal flyover, India’s largest flyover.

It is also famous for Hebbal Lake which attracts tourists and local people to enjoy bird watching and boating. This area is quite expensive in comparison to the other areas because of its facilities and ample connectivity options.